Jackson County property record for 274 Purple Mountain Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,323 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $251,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,770 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7650-03-7116 |
| Primary APN | 7650-03-7116 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,323 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,670 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 584 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 584 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 478 sqft |
| Deck Area | 170 sqft |
| Patio Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 274 PURPLE MOUNTAIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-6560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PURPLE MOUNTAIN RD |
| Legal Subdivision | RANDY ASHE AND WIFE DANA ASHE |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
274 Purple Mountain Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2011.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 274 PURPLE MOUNTAIN RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2007 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1915 / 52 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 274 Purple Mountain Rd was $1,770.
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 | $466,015 Land $72,880 Building $393,135 | |
| 2025 | $1,770.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,145.00 | $301,540 Land $74,410 Building $227,130 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 274 Purple Mountain Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2015.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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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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 274 Purple Mountain Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% 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 43% of the US · above 64% 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 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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