Jackson County property record for 527 Allens Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,809 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,714 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7642-44-0852 |
| Primary APN | 7642-44-0852 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,809 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,992 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 527 ALLENS BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7798 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | ALLENS BRANCH RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
527 Allens Branch Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 912, SYLVA, NC 28779-0912 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 527 ALLENS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7798 |
| Document Number | 0022910942 |
| Book / Page | 2291 / 942 |
| Map Reference | CAB 24 SL 545 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 527 ALLENS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7798 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 527 ALLENS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7798 |
| Document Number | 0022910926 |
| Book / Page | 2291 / 926 |
| Map Reference | CAB 24 SL 545 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 527 ALLENS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7798 |
| Document Number | 0002291929 |
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| Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2291/929 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 527 Allens Branch Rd was $1,714.
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 | $451,132 (-) Land $67,830 Building $383,302 | |
| 2025 | $1,714.00 | $451,132 Land $67,830 Building $383,302 |
| 2023 | $1,130.00 | $297,400 Land $69,190 Building $228,210 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 527 Allens Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 527 Allens Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.09% 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 | 0.09% 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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