Jackson County property record for 279 Marlett Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,523 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7544-28-2670 |
| Primary APN | 7544-28-2670 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,360 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 552 sqft |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 279 MARLETT RD |
|---|---|
| City | CULLOWHEE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28723-8569 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MARLETT RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5068 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
279 Marlett Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 MARLETT RD, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-8569 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 279 MARLETT RD, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-8569 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023011493 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2301/1493 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 279 MARLETT RD, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-8569 |
| Document Number | 0022031493 |
| Book / Page | 002203 / 001493 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 MARLETT RD CULLOWHEE NC 287238569, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-8569 |
| Document Number | 0022031493 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002203/001493 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 18, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Marlett Rd was $1,523.
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 | $400,872 Land $66,070 Building $334,802 | |
| 2025 | $1,523.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,000.00 | $263,300 Land $62,960 Building $200,340 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 279 Marlett Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (2004–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| 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 279 Marlett Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
No cell data coverage reported
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