Jackson County property record for 259 Claude Cook Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,630 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 9.61 acres (419,047 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,448 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7651-56-3161 |
| Primary APN | 7651-56-3161 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,630 sqft |
| Gross Area | 4,320 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,208 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 419,047 sqft (9.61 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,720 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 44875 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 7651563160 |
| Street Address | 259 CLAUDE COOK RD |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8571 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | SR 1712 |
| Legal Township | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM A HART A |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 7651-56-3161
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2023 · Last verified May 2024
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 259 CLAUDE COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8571 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 0002050210 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2023 · Last verified May 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,448.00 | $381,280 Land $124,800 Building $256,480 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 16, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 72% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Optimum Communications.
Based on FCC filings for 39 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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