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242 Old Dummy Line Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 242 Old Dummy Line Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,385 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$275,000 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill$1,631 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Sale
May 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7683-54-2263

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7683-54-2263
Alternative APN
  • 64845

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,385 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,020 sqft
Upper Floors Area680 sqft
Basement Area1,088 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,020 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Exterior MaterialLogs
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area500 sqft
Deck Area168 sqft
Patio Area408 sqft
Storage Building324 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerSeptic

Location & Zoning

Street Address242 OLD DUMMY LINE RD
CitySYLVA
StateNC
Zip28779
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT D6,D7,PT D8 BALLOUGH HILLS
Legal SubdivisionHILLS SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot NumberD6
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Township / Civil DivisionSCOTT CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract950200

Owner

Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2821 N INDIAN RIVER DR, COCOA, FL 32922-7076
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 15, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
SOUTH MIAMI TITLE COMPANY, SOUTH CITY TITLE COMPANY
May 18, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 15, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 15, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2410 / 1657
Prior Transfer DateMay 15, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0023560708
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateDec 15, 2025
Property Address242 OLD DUMMY LINE RD, SYLVA, NC 28779
Document Number0024101657
Book / Page2410 / 1657
Map ReferenceMB I PG 30
Instrument DateDec 10, 2025
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2025
Title CompanySOUTH MIAMI TITLE COMPANY, SOUTH CITY TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$550.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address110 COUNTRY CLUB DR, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32176-5416

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2821 N INDIAN RIVER DR, COCOA, FL 32922-7076

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateMay 18, 2023
Property Address242 OLD DUMMY LINE RD, BALSAM, NC 28707
Document Number0023560708
Book / Page2356 / 708
Instrument DateMay 15, 2023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 6, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address110 COUNTY CLUB DRIVE, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32176-5416

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson County
Unified School DistrictJackson County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$246,024 (-42.71%) Land $60,840 Building $185,184
2025$1,631.00 (+40.97%)$429,466 (+40.97%) Land $60,840 Building $368,626
2023$1,157.00$304,650 Land $81,180 Building $223,470

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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