Jackson County property record for 26 Rufus Robinson Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Hotel/Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 39,124 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,000,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $22,083 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7631-29-2943 |
| Primary APN | 7631-29-2943 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 39,124 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 23,504 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 23,504 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 26 RUFUS ROBINSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-9558 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Hotel/Motel |
| Legal Description | HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1A |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
26 Rufus Robinson Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2013.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 65 LENORA LN, SYLVA, NC 28779-6613 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1997 / 192 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 26 RUFUS ROBINSON RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-9558 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 RUFUS ROBINSON RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-9558 |
| Document Number | 0023300249 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2330/249 |
| Name | UNITED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENVILLE, NC 27858 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Rufus Robinson Rd was $22,083.
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 | $5,811,393 Land $190,820 Building $5,620,573 | |
| 2025 | $22,083.00 | |
| 2023 | $14,597.00 | $3,841,350 Land $197,890 Building $3,643,460 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 26 Rufus Robinson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1995.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1995 · rainfall accumulation |
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 26 Rufus Robinson Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Optimum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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