Jackson County property record for 236 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,072 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7518-93-4874 |
| Primary APN | 7518-93-4874 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Storage Building | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 236 MERRY COVE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7198 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF US 441 S |
| Legal Subdivision | H F GREEN |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 236 MERRY COVE RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7198 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0019250136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $282,365 (-) Land $29,440 Building $252,925 | |
| 2025 | $1,072.00 (+56.04%) | $282,365 (+56.14%) Land $29,440 Building $252,925 |
| 2023 | $687.00 | $180,840 Land $29,440 Building $151,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 72% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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