Jackson County property record for 31 Allen St, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,522 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7641-17-4907 |
| Primary APN | 7641-17-4907 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 8,522 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 18,842 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,952 sqft |
| Basement Area | 5,460 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 5,460 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Rigid Frame Bar Joist |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 32,670 sqft (0.75 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,318 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 113417 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 ALLEN ST |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-2629 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 BUSINESS DISTRICT |
| Legal Description | LIFEWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH |
| Legal Township | 28 |
| Legal Unit | Y |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 65, SYLVA, NC 28779-0065 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001156727 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Sylva Town |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $1,830,450 Land $415,630 Building $1,414,820 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 100 ft |
| 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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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA private · serves 80 people · EPA ID NC0150157 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 131 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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