Jackson County property record for 256 Norton Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 528 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $357 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7563-12-8352 |
| Primary APN | 7563-12-8352 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 528 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 528 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 12 sqft |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 256 NORTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | CASHIERS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTON RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2071 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
256 Norton Rd, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 708, CASHIERS, NC 28717-0708 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Norton Rd was $357.
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 | $94,154 Land $44,630 Building $49,524 | |
| 2025 | $357.00 | |
| 2023 | $310.00 | $81,740 Land $55,000 Building $26,740 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 256 Norton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| 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 256 Norton Rd is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 65% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| BalsamWest FiberNET Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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