Jackson County property record for 240 Down The Hill Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,533 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,766,500 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,097 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7672-96-9968 |
| Primary APN | 7672-96-9968 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,533 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,340 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 322 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 597 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 240 DOWN THE HILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 237 PH 4 BALSAM MTN PRESERVE |
| Legal Subdivision | BALSAM MOUNTAIN PRESERVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 237 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
240 Down The Hill Rd is held in a trust since September 2022.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11519 ROYAL IVORY XING, HOUSTON, TX 77082-1481 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2343 / 1301 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021840111 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 240 DOWN THE HILL RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-1236 |
| Document Number | 0021840111 |
| Book / Page | 002184 / 000111 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 11602 MANORHOUSE LN HOUSTON TX 770826824, HOUSTON, TX 77082-6824 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 Down The Hill Rd was $5,097.
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 | $1,341,355 (-) Land $150,000 Building $1,191,355 | |
| 2025 | $5,097.00 | $1,341,355 Land $150,000 Building $1,191,355 |
| 2023 | $2,930.00 | $771,130 Land $150,000 Building $621,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 240 Down The Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
Wildfire risk around 240 Down The Hill Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| BalsamWest FiberNET Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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