506 W Main St, Sylva, NC 28779 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 506 W Main St, Sylva, NC 28779

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details3 ba · 7,950 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.05 acres (2,178 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$260,000 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill$1,627 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Line of Credit
Mar 2019 Loan Modification
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7641-17-7646

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7641-17-7646
Alternative APN
  • 178637

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Stories3 Stories
Building Area7,950 sqft Heated Area
Basement Area5,700 sqft
Finished Basement5,700 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlywood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeRigid Frame Bar Joist
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address506 W MAIN ST
CitySYLVA
StateNC
Zip28779-5544
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeB1 MAIN ST
Legal DescriptionBALSAM FALLS BREWING
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Township / Civil DivisionSYLVA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3027
Census Tract950300

Owner

Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address506 W MAIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5544
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 29, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PARTNER COMMUNITY CAPITAL INC
Mar 13, 2019Loan Modification, Mortgage
OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
Feb 17, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 17, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 17, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2183 / 593
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Property Address506 W MAIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5544
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 13, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address506 W MAIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5544

Mortgage

Document Number0023371755
DateJun 29, 2022
Book Page2337/1755
Lender
NamePARTNER COMMUNITY CAPITAL INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCHARLES TOWN, WV 25414
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Property Address506 W MAIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5544
Document Number0022330355
Instrument DateMar 13, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address506 W MAIN ST SYLVA NC 287795544, SYLVA, NC 28779-5544

Mortgage

Document Number0022330355
DateMar 13, 2019
Book Page002233/000355
Lender
NameOTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
TypeBank
AddressSHEPHERDSTOWN, WY 25443
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateFeb 17, 2017
Property Address506 W MAIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5544
Document Number0021830593
Book / Page00218 / 000593
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 16, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$520.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address506 W MAIN ST SYLVA NC 287795544, SYLVA, NC 28779-5544

Mortgage

Document Number21830596
DateFeb 17, 2017
Book Page002183/000596
Lender
NameOTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressSHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$428,306 (+28.47%) Land $75,000 Building $353,306
2025$1,627.00 (+28.52%)
2023$1,266.00$333,400 Land $46,880 Building $286,520

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1991–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 8
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ivan, Sep 2004 · 2 claims

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 RiskLow
lower than 66% of the US · above 46% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA
private · serves 80 people · EPA ID NC0150157
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Also Mapped HereTUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Cable
940 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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