Jackson County property record for 495 Berry Mountain Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,106 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $302 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7640-40-1899 |
| Primary APN | 7640-40-1899 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,106 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 495 BERRY MOUNTAIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-6921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BERRY MOUNTAIN RD |
| Legal Subdivision | JOSEPH HOUSTON |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
495 Berry Mountain Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2006.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 RACE LN, SYLVA, NC 28779-5000 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0016080718 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 495 Berry Mountain Rd was $302.
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 | $79,642 Land $51,030 Building $28,612 | |
| 2025 | $302.00 | |
| 2023 | $262.00 | $69,060 Land $51,030 Building $18,030 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 495 Berry Mountain Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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.
Wildfire risk around 495 Berry Mountain Rd is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 71% 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 68 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: Verizon.
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