481 E Fork Church Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 481 E Fork Church Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 2008
Lot Size2.17 acres (94,525 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,572 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7539-11-4290

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7539-11-4290
Alternative APN
  • 135373

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,040 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area3,360 sqft
1st Floor Area2,040 sqft
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2008
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeWood Truss
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area94,525 sqft (2.17 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area672 sqft
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area144 sqft
Deck Area48 sqft
Patio Area48 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number135373
Street Address481 E FORK CHURCH RD
CitySYLVA
StateNC
Zip28779
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionEAST FORK CHURCH RD
Legal Township23
Legal SubdivisionPLAT/DON SCHLAGLE SURV
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Township / Civil DivisionSAVANNAH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1043
Census Tract950500

Owner

Source: Jackson County records, as of August 10, 2023

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 64, SYLVA, NC 28779-0064
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 3, 2007
Deed SaleDec 3, 2007
Deed Document Number0000000172
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Property Address481 E FORK CHURCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021
Title CompanySERVICELINK EAST ESCROW

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0023110099
DateAug 16, 2021
Book Page2311/99
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueSep 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2023$1,572.00$413,710 Land $56,930 Building $356,780

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies8 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2021)
Most Recent ClaimMar 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

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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