Jackson County property record for 498 Elk Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $177,500 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,110 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7539-54-3946 |
| Primary APN | 7539-54-3946 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Street Address | 498 ELK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7376 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | ELK RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3412 TARPON WOODS BLVD, PALM HARBOR, FL 34685-2124 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2271 / 312 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2221000157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $292,119 (+63.6%) Land $67,260 Building $224,859 | |
| 2025 | $1,110.00 (+63.72%) | |
| 2023 | $678.00 | $178,560 Land $56,810 Building $121,750 |
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 78% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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