Jackson County property record for 299 Independence Pl, Cullowhee, NC 28723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,108 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,752 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7559-83-4446 |
| Primary APN | 7559-83-4446 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,108 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Deck Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 299 INDEPENDENCE PL |
|---|---|
| City | CULLOWHEE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28723-8122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF WAYEHUTTA RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CULLOWHEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
299 Independence Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 299 INDEPENDENCE PL, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-8122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 299 INDEPENDENCE PL, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-8122 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 299 INDEPENDENCE PL, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-8122 |
| Document Number | 0023201324 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2320/1324 |
| Name | SELECT BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DUNN, NC 28335 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 299 Independence Pl was $1,752.
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 | $461,293 Land $30,310 Building $430,983 | |
| 2025 | $1,752.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,061.00 | $279,230 Land $25,840 Building $253,390 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 299 Independence Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 299 Independence Pl is moderate, ranking above 46% 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 46% of the US · above 67% 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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