Jackson County property record for 281 Allen St, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,116 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $527 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7641-29-3002 |
| Primary APN | 7641-29-3002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,116 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,564 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 552 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 281 ALLEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 RES DIS |
| Legal Description | LT 59-62 MCCOMBS |
| Legal Lot Number | 59-62 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 7641-29-3002
Assessment roll updated August 8, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 W MAIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5544 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 06, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 06, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated August 8, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Sylva Town |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $527.00 (+7.99%) | $138,811 (+7.89%) Land $64,900 Building $73,911 |
| 2023 | $488.00 | $128,660 Land $85,280 Building $43,380 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 16, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 93 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA private · serves 80 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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