Jackson County property record for 50 Franklin St, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 730 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $281 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7642-40-5293 |
| Primary APN | 7642-40-5293 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 730 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 730 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10282 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 50 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5184 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 R5 |
| Legal Description | OFF E SYLVA CIR |
| Legal Township | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | GENEVA ANN HUGHES |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 7642-40-5293
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2023 · Last verified August 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 FRANKLIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5184 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 07, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 07, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0023581549 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2358 / 1549 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 50 FRANKLIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5184 |
| Document Number | 0023581549 |
| Book / Page | 2358 / 1549 |
| Map Reference | CAB 20 SL 126 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 MAIN ST, WHITTIER, NC 28789-6323 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 FRANKLIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5184 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 07, 2023 |
| Property Address | 50 FRANKLIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5184 |
| Document Number | 0023520320 |
| Book / Page | 2352 / 320 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 07, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 MAIN ST, WHITTIER, NC 28789-6323 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 35 MAIN ST, WHITTIER, NC 28789-6323 |
Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2023 · Last verified August 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Sylva Town |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $281.00 (-30.79%) | $74,050 (-) Land $19,640 Building $54,410 |
| 2022 | $406.00 | $74,050 Land $19,640 Building $54,410 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Jackson County (37099C), updated January 16, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370999503001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 157 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA private · serves 80 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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