Jackson County property record for 42 Middle Ridge Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $116 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7538-54-0641 |
| Primary APN | 7538-54-0641 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
|---|
| Street Address | 42 MIDDLE RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | LT 42 EAST FORK ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
42 Middle Ridge Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 711, DILLSBORO, NC 28725-0711 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023471934 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 42 MIDDLE RIDGE RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8217 |
| Document Number | 0023471934 |
| Book / Page | 2347 / 1934 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 SL 780 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 711, DILLSBORO, NC 28725-0711 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 711, DILLSBORO, NC 28725-0711 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Middle Ridge Rd was $116.
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 | $30,650 (-) Land $30,650 | |
| 2025 | $116.00 | $30,650 Land $30,650 |
| 2023 | $82.00 | $21,800 Land $21,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 42 Middle Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · other causes |
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 42 Middle Ridge Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · above 77% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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