Jackson County property record for 53 Ruff Butte Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,084 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 17 acres (740,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $979 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7599-58-9125 |
| Primary APN | 7599-58-9125 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,084 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 740,520 sqft (17 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Patio Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 53 RUFF BUTTE RD |
|---|---|
| City | CULLOWHEE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF CANEY FORK RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CANEY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 RUFF BUTTE RD, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-5566 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 14, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021300361 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $257,749 (-) Land $199,940 Building $57,809 | |
| 2025 | $979.00 (+47.44%) | $257,749 (+47.47%) Land $199,940 Building $57,809 |
| 2023 | $664.00 | $174,780 Land $138,170 Building $36,610 |
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 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1998–2024) |
| 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 | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 77% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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