Jackson County property record for 281 Dark Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 891 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 2.55 acres (111,514 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $509 (2022) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7672-17-9607 |
| Primary APN | 7672-17-9607 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 891 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,782 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 891 sqft |
| Basement Area | 891 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 891 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 111,514 sqft (2.55 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Storage Building | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 182253 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 DARK RIDGE RD |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-9824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DARK RIDGE RD |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | JE COGDILL A |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
281 Dark Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Jackson County records, as of June 29, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 DARK RIDGE RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-9824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 0023281804 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2328 / 1804 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023580215 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 281 DARK RIDGE RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-9824 |
| Document Number | 0022400645 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 DARK RIDGE RD SYLVA NC 287799824, SYLVA, NC 28779-9824 |
| Document Number | 0022400645 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002240/000645 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $509.00 | $134,160 Land $69,440 Building $64,720 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 281 Dark Ridge Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 281 Dark Ridge Rd is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Optimum.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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