48 Sylvan Heights Dr, Sylva, NC 28779 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 48 Sylvan Heights Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size0.45 acres (19,602 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$250,500 (Oct 2022)
Tax Bill$998 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Mortgage
Oct 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7631-98-3514

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7631-98-3514
Alternative APN
  • 118251

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,026 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,026 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area19,602 sqft (0.45 acres)
Deck Area54 sqft
Patio Area294 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address48 SYLVAN HEIGHTS DR
CitySYLVA
StateNC
Zip28779-2524
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1 RES DIS
Legal DescriptionSYLVAN HGTS
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Township / Civil DivisionSYLVA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3016
Census Tract950300

Owner

Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address48 SYLVAN HEIGHTS DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-2524
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 7, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UMB BANK NA
Oct 31, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2345 / 1335
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Property Address48 SYLVAN HEIGHTS DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-2524
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE GUARANTY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0023471606
DateDec 7, 2022
Book Page2347/1606
Lender
NameUMB BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressKANSAS CITY, MO 64106
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJan 1, 2038

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateOct 31, 2022
Property Address48 SYLVAN HEIGHTS DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-2524
Document Number0023451335
Book / Page2345 / 1335
Instrument DateOct 28, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$501.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address6008 RIVERSIDE DR, YANKEETOWN, FL 34498-2357

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address48 SYLVAN HEIGHTS DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-2524

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson County
MunicipalitySylva Town
Unified School DistrictJackson County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$262,722 (+47.7%) Land $87,480 Building $175,242
2025$998.00 (+47.85%)
2023$675.00$177,870 Land $43,200 Building $134,670

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1991–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 8
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ivan, Sep 2004 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA
private · serves 80 people · EPA ID NC0150157
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Also Mapped HereTUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Cable
940 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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