Jackson County property record for 437 Marion Forest Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,571 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,694 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Dec 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7652-38-8896 |
| Primary APN | 7652-38-8896 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,571 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,571 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 912 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Storage Building | 912 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 437 MARION FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF PARRIS BRANCH RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 MARION FOREST RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 3, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2370 / 857 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 437 MARION FOREST RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8705 |
| Document Number | 0023700857 |
| Book / Page | 2370 / 857 |
| Map Reference | CAB 22 SL 353 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,030.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6869 ARNO ALLISONA RD, COLLEGE GROVE, TN 37046-9216 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 437 MARION FOREST RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8705 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 437 MARION FOREST RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8705 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | VYLLA TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023221420 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2322/1420 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 437 MARION FOREST RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8705 |
| Document Number | 0022001125 |
| Book / Page | 002200 / 001125 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $630.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 437 MARION FOREST RD SYLVA NC 287798705, SYLVA, NC 28779-8705 |
| Document Number | 22001128 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002200/001128 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 2, 2047 |
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 | $562,875 (+62.57%) Land $66,090 Building $496,785 | |
| 2025 | $1,694.00 (+28.82%) | |
| 2023 | $1,315.00 | $346,240 Land $68,110 Building $278,130 |
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 | 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.
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 | 0.09% 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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