Jackson County property record for 256 Fox Creek Est, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $898 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7518-92-3741 |
| Primary APN | 7518-92-3741 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 272 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 306 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 504 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 256 FOX CREEK EST |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 5 FOX CREEK |
| Legal Subdivision | BRENMAR INC FOX CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
256 Fox Creek Est is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2008.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 FOX CREEK EST, SYLVA, NC 28779-7203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1741 / 613 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 256 FOX CREEK EST, SYLVA, NC 28779-7203 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023400849 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2340/849 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.75% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.75% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Fox Creek Est was $898.
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 | $236,461 Land $26,330 Building $210,131 | |
| 2025 | $898.00 | |
| 2023 | $540.00 | $142,180 Land $26,330 Building $115,850 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 256 Fox Creek Est in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · other causes |
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 256 Fox Creek Est is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · above 78% 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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