2786 Old Cullowhee Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 2786 Old Cullowhee Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details4,994 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$215,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill$769 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN7559-57-3019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7559-57-3019
Alternative APN
  • 147181

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area4,994 sqft Heated Area
Interior WallsPlywood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area356 sqft
Patio Area1,376 sqft
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address2786 OLD CULLOWHEE RD
CitySYLVA
StateNC
Zip28779
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionOLD RIVERHOUSE PARCEL
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Township / Civil DivisionCULLOWHEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1039
Census Tract950700

Owner

Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address9 TOP CAT TRL, SYLVA, NC 28779-6602
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 17, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 17, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2346 / 1709
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateNov 17, 2022
Property Address2786 OLD CULLOWHEE RD, SYLVA, NC 28779
Document Number0023461709
Book / Page2346 / 1709
Map ReferenceCAB 25 SL 678
Instrument DateNov 17, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 30, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$430.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 67, TUCKASEGEE, NC 28783-0067

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address9 TOP CAT TRL, SYLVA, NC 28779-6602

Mortgage

Document Number0023461712
DateNov 17, 2022
Instrument2346/1712
Lender
NamePEGGY WIKE
TypeSeller
Agreement
TypeSeller Carry-Back
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueNov 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson County
Unified School DistrictJackson County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$202,500 (+54.29%) Land $202,500
2025$769.00 (+54.42%)
2023$498.00$131,250 Land $131,250

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2024)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH
serves 7,528 people · EPA ID NC0150035
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Feb 2025
Treatment failure
resolved · May 2024
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 111 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
940 / 35
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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