Jackson County property record for 246 Old Dummy Line Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,322 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,665 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7683-54-2229 |
| Primary APN | 7683-54-2229 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,322 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,426 sqft |
| Basement Area | 953 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Storage Building | 432 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 246 OLD DUMMY LINE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 5D C A BALLOUGH |
| Legal Subdivision | DUMMY ROAD IN THE BALLOUGH SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 5D |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2821 N INDIAN RIVER DR, COCOA, FL 32922-7076 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2275 / 297 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022891221 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 246 OLD DUMMY LINE RD, BALSAM, NC 28707 |
| Document Number | 0022891221 |
| Book / Page | 002289 / 001221 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2821 N INDIAN RIVER DR COCOA FL 329227076, COCOA, FL 32922-7076 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 246 OLD DUMMY LINE RD, BALSAM, NC 28707 |
| Document Number | 0022750297 |
| Book / Page | 002275 / 000297 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $290.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2821 N INDIAN RIVER DR COCOA FL 329227076, COCOA, FL 32922-7076 |
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 | $536,350 (+22.39%) Land $36,660 Building $499,690 | |
| 2025 | $1,665.00 (+58.87%) | $438,241 (+58.8%) Land $36,660 Building $401,581 |
| 2023 | $1,048.00 | $275,970 Land $40,350 Building $235,620 |
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 |
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 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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