Jackson County property record for 248 Dills Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,269 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $837 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7643-90-7678 |
| Primary APN | 7643-90-7678 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,269 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,269 sqft |
| Basement Area | 644 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 644 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 248 DILLS BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7731 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | TR 3 DILLS BRANCH RD |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
248 Dills Branch Rd is owned by two individuals.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 DILLS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7732 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 248 Dills Branch Rd was $837.
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 | $220,426 Land $78,650 Building $141,776 | |
| 2025 | $837.00 | |
| 2023 | $690.00 | $181,620 Land $92,480 Building $89,140 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 248 Dills Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2013 · river or lake flooding |
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 248 Dills Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 71% 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 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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