Jackson County property record for 270 Billy Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,327 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $723 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7529-17-8945 |
| Primary APN | 7529-17-8945 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,327 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 270 BILLY COVE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BILLY COVE RD LIFE EST |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREENS CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
270 Billy Cove Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2024.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 268 BILLY COVE RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7115 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 2374001499 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 270 Billy Cove Rd was $723.
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 | $190,437 Land $31,250 Building $159,187 | |
| 2025 | $723.00 | |
| 2023 | $483.00 | $127,110 Land $26,570 Building $100,540 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 270 Billy Cove Rd 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 270 Billy Cove Rd is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 86% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 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, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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