Jackson County property record for 254 White Birch Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,102 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,254 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7652-19-2886 |
| Primary APN | 7652-19-2886 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,102 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,650 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,452 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 710 sqft |
| Patio Area | 550 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 254 WHITE BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7856 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF FISHER CREEK RD |
| Legal Subdivision | FISHER CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 254 WHITE BIRCH DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-7856 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2165 / 462 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 254 WHITE BIRCH DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-7856 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0022971911 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2297/1911 |
| Name | USAA FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
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 | $593,284 (+58.71%) Land $63,130 Building $530,154 | |
| 2025 | $2,254.00 (+58.73%) | |
| 2023 | $1,420.00 | $373,820 Land $67,460 Building $306,360 |
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% 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 (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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