Jackson County property record for 525 Mill St, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,325 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.019 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $508 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7641-17-7616 |
| Primary APN | 7641-17-7616 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,325 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,650 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,325 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,325 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Rigid Frame Bar Joist |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.019 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 7838 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 525 MILL ST |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5546 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 MAIN STREET DISTRICT |
| Legal Description | LIVINGSTON PHOTO |
| Legal Township | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 10, 2023
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 W MAIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5544 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 1990 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007420646 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Sylva Town |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $508.00 | $133,730 Land $40,080 Building $93,650 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 46% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA private · serves 80 people · EPA ID NC0150157 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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