Jackson County property record for 288 Songbird Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,828 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $664,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,174 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Jul 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7651-33-6271 |
| Primary APN | 7651-33-6271 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,828 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,676 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 598 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,554 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 67 sqft |
| Deck Area | 531 sqft |
| Patio Area | 531 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 288 SONGBIRD LN |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SONGBIRD LN |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW FOREST ESTATES |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
288 Songbird Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 SONGBIRD LN, SYLVA, NC 28779-8754 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 7, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2339 / 1944 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021961732 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 288 SONGBIRD LN, SYLVA, NC 28779-8754 |
| Document Number | 0023740345 |
| Book / Page | 2374 / 345 |
| Map Reference | CAB 17 SL 120 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 SONGBIRD LN, SYLVA, NC 28779-8754 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 288 SONGBIRD LN, SYLVA, NC 28779-8754 |
| Document Number | 0023391944 |
| Book / Page | 2339 / 1944 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,328.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 HEARTHSIDE DR SE, BOLIVIA, NC 28422-8308 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 SONGBIRD LN, SYLVA, NC 28779-8754 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 288 SONGBIRD LN, SYLVA, NC 28779-8754 |
| Document Number | 0021961732 |
| Book / Page | 002196 / 001732 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 288 SONGBIRD LN SYLVA NC 287798754, SYLVA, NC 28779-8754 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 288 Songbird Ln was $3,174.
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 | $835,432 (-) Land $88,500 Building $746,932 | |
| 2025 | $3,174.00 | $835,432 Land $88,500 Building $746,932 |
| 2023 | $1,590.00 | $418,590 Land $80,650 Building $337,940 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 288 Songbird Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2015.
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 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2015–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · other causes |
| 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 288 Songbird Ln is moderate, ranking above 54% 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 54% of the US · above 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Optimum, Sky Fi, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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