Jackson County property record for 508 Kitchens Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,189 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $988 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7642-57-4920 |
| Primary APN | 7642-57-4920 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,189 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,189 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Storage Building | 768 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 508 KITCHENS BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7770 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KITCHENS BRANCH RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
508 Kitchens Branch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 KITCHENS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7770 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 2415001374 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 508 KITCHENS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7770 |
| Document Number | 0024151356 |
| Book / Page | 2415 / 1356 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 981, SYLVA, NC 28779-0981 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 KITCHENS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7770 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 508 Kitchens Branch Rd was $988.
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 | $260,152 (-) Land $74,150 Building $186,002 | |
| 2025 | $988.00 | $260,152 Land $74,150 Building $186,002 |
| 2023 | $669.00 | $176,230 Land $58,110 Building $118,120 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 508 Kitchens Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2013 · river or lake flooding |
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 508 Kitchens Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · above 70% 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 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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