Jackson County property record for 279 Hill St, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,905 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,413 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7631-37-6187 |
| Primary APN | 7631-37-6187 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,905 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,905 sqft |
| Basement Area | 953 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 953 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 348 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Tennis Court | Tennis Court |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 279 HILL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF DILLSBORO RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4064 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
279 Hill St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 ALLENS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7804 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021530304 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Hill St was $1,413.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Dillsboro Town |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $372,078 (-) Land $120,520 Building $251,558 | |
| 2025 | $1,413.00 | $372,078 Land $120,520 Building $251,558 |
| 2023 | $1,188.00 | $312,820 Land $154,960 Building $157,860 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 279 Hill St 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 279 Hill St 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DILLSBORO WATER UTILITIES, INC. private · serves 37 people · EPA ID NC1050043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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