Jackson County property record for 3987 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,931 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,160 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7662-08-5502 |
| Primary APN | 7662-08-5502 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,931 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,515 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 416 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 439 sqft |
| Deck Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 3987 SKYLAND DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SKYLAND DR |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
3987 Skyland Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3987 SKYLAND DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-8029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOUNTAIN CU |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2341 / 280 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3987 SKYLAND DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-8029 |
| Document Number | 0023410280 |
| Book / Page | 2341 / 280 |
| Map Reference | CAB 25 SL 204 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $560.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 804 MINERVA DALE DR, 804, FUQUAY VARINA, NC 27526-4438 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3987 SKYLAND DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-8029 |
| Document Number | 0002341285 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2341/285 |
| Name | MOUNTAIN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Number | 0023410303 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2341/303 |
| Name | EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS DIVISIO |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | CHEROKEE, NC 28719 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 457 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2060 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3987 SKYLAND DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-8029 |
| Document Number | 0023230433 |
| Book / Page | 2323 / 433 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $496.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 311 MAIN ST, 311, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-9785 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3987 SKYLAND DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-8029 |
| Document Number | 0002323437 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2323/437 |
| Name | HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3987 Skyland Dr was $1,160.
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 | $305,366 (-) Land $30,300 Building $275,066 | |
| 2025 | $1,160.00 | $305,366 Land $30,300 Building $275,066 |
| 2023 | $769.00 | $202,380 Land $29,540 Building $172,840 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3987 Skyland Dr 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 | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2013 · river or lake flooding |
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 3987 Skyland Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH serves 7,528 people · EPA ID NC0150035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2025 Treatment failure resolved · May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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