Jackson County property record for 254 Jones St, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 12 bd · 6 ba · 2,880 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 12.2 acres (532,303 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,758 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer Sep 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7641-91-3515 |
| Primary APN | 7641-91-3515 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 12 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,880 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 10,432 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 17,280 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 532,303 sqft (12.2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,850 sqft |
| Patio Area | 990 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 336 sqft |
| Storage Building | 528 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 6 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 181549 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 254 JONES ST |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | JONES ST |
| Legal Township | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
254 Jones St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 11, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 426 JONES ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5823 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023620617 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 254 JONES ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5824 |
| Document Number | 0023620617 |
| Book / Page | 2362 / 617 |
| Map Reference | CAB 26 PG 239 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 426 JONES ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5823 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 426 JONES ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5823 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 254 JONES ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5824 |
| Document Number | 0022211097 |
| Book / Page | 002221 / 001097 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,758.00 | $1,252,330 Land $243,230 Building $1,009,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 254 Jones St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2015.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2015–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Jones St is moderate, ranking above 45% 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 45% of the US · above 66% 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| Sky Fi Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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