Jackson County property record for 421 Riverwood Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,898 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $595,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,627 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7630-86-1689 |
| Primary APN | 7630-86-1689 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,898 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,882 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,782 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,782 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 344 sqft |
| Deck Area | 435 sqft |
| Patio Area | 989 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 421 RIVERWOOD DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-9373 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF WEBSTER RD |
| Legal Subdivision | BARRY W & CAROL RUSSELL |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 RIVERWOOD DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-9373 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 7, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2419 / 1695 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019840322 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 421 RIVERWOOD DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-9373 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365- NLSE, TITLE365 NLSE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023101830 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2310/1830 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 421 RIVERWOOD DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-9373 |
| Document Number | 2419001695 |
| Book / Page | 2419 / 1695 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $120,190.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 RIVERWOOD DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-9373 |
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 | $428,335 (-) Land $93,520 Building $334,815 | |
| 2025 | $1,627.00 (+41.23%) | $428,335 (+41.19%) Land $93,520 Building $334,815 |
| 2023 | $1,152.00 | $303,380 Land $94,650 Building $208,730 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% 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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Optimum, Verizon.
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