Jackson County property record for 257 Laurel Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 808 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $253 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7631-95-8223 |
| Primary APN | 7631-95-8223 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 808 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 808 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 109 sqft |
| Deck Area | 55 sqft |
| Patio Area | 55 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 257 LAUREL BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5466 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 RES DIS |
| Legal Description | LT 285-287 HARRIS HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 285-287 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31395 SATINLEAF RUN, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34602-7721 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Sylva Town |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,650 (-6.26%) Land $39,000 Building $27,650 | |
| 2025 | $253.00 (-6.3%) | |
| 2023 | $270.00 | $71,100 Land $29,930 Building $41,170 |
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2020–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| 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.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA private · serves 80 people · EPA ID NC0150157 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 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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