Jackson County property record for 279 Rivercrest Dr, Sylva, NC 28779 · Last verified May 2024
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.869 acres (37,897 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $657 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7640-76-3972 |
| Primary APN | 7640-76-3972 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Gross Area | 2,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Masonite |
| Lot Area | 37,897 sqft (0.869 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 772 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 167486 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 RIVERCREST DR |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8875 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | LT 20 REV RIVERCREST |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERCREST SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 7640-76-3972
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2023 · Last verified May 2024
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 RIVERCREST DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-8875 |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0019440712 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 279 RIVERCREST DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-8875 |
| Document Number | 0022050420 |
| Book / Page | 002205 / 000420 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 04, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 RIVERCREST DR SYLVA NC 287798875, SYLVA, NC 28779-8875 |
| Document Number | 0022050420 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 09, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002205/000420 |
| Name | STATE EMPS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CULLOWHEE, NC 28723 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2023 · Last verified May 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $657.00 | $172,940 Land $36,540 Building $136,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Jackson County (37099C), updated January 16, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370999504002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024, river or lake flooding, Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 35% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,695 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 28 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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