Jackson County property record for 254 Cane Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7650-53-8343 |
| Primary APN | 7650-53-8343 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,299 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
| Garage Area | 651 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 188 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 254 CANE CREEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-6520 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | TR A CANE CREEK |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 1 COLE MOUNTAIN SUBD |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CULLOWHEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
254 Cane Creek Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2175 BROOME RD, HEPHZIBAH, GA 30815-4261 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 254 CANE CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6520 |
| Document Number | 0022451553 |
| Book / Page | 002245 / 001553 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 175 SYLVA NC 287790175, SYLVA, NC 28779-0175 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 254 CANE CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6520 |
| Document Number | 0022451550 |
| Book / Page | 002245 / 001550 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2175 BROOME RD HEPHZIBAH GA 308154261, HEPHZIBAH, GA 30815-4261 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Cane Creek Rd was $1,454.
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 | $382,761 Land $271,620 Building $111,141 | |
| 2025 | $1,454.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,173.00 | $308,710 Land $238,330 Building $70,380 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 254 Cane Creek Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 254 Cane Creek Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · above 77% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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