Jackson County property record for 279 Burning Ridge Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,059 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7640-02-5845 |
| Primary APN | 7640-02-5845 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,408 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 279 BURNING RIDGE DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-0137 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | TR 5 L SAVANNAH LIFE EST |
| Legal Subdivision | L SAVANNAH LIFE EST |
| Legal Tract | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 BURNING RIDGE DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-0137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $278,715 (+86.88%) Land $59,370 Building $219,345 | |
| 2025 | $1,059.00 (+87.1%) | |
| 2023 | $566.00 | $149,140 Land $43,160 Building $105,980 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 6 (1990–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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