Jackson County property record for 486 Briarcliff Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,150 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $455,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,586 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7640-63-7609 |
| Primary APN | 7640-63-7609 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,150 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,780 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,496 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,496 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 656 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 1,038 sqft |
| Patio Area | 2,392 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 486 BRIARCLIFF DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-9737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 18,40 BRIARWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 18,40 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 486 BRIARCLIFF DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-9737 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK INC |
| Sep 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2043 / 744 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 486 BRIARCLIFF DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-9737 |
| Document Number | 2421000788 |
| Book / Page | 2421 / 788 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 486 BRIARCLIFF DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-9737 |
| Document Number | 2421000788, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2421/788 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK INC |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 486 BRIARCLIFF DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-9737 |
| Document Number | 0022470588 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 486 BRIARCLIFF DR SYLVA NC 287799737, SYLVA, NC 28779-9737 |
| Document Number | 0022470588 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002247/000588 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Sep 11, 2026 |
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 | $943,906 (-) Land $85,870 Building $858,036 | |
| 2025 | $3,586.00 (+54.97%) | $943,906 (+54.95%) Land $85,870 Building $858,036 |
| 2023 | $2,314.00 | $609,170 Land $97,710 Building $511,460 |
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1990–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 47% of the US · above 68% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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