53 Woody Hampton Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 53 Woody Hampton Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 3,802 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$95,000 (Nov 2016)
Tax Bill$2,607 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7641-67-3073

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7641-67-3073
Alternative APN
  • 81444

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,802 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area2,017 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,785 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1919
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)
TerrainRolling
Garage Area352 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area624 sqft
Deck Area391 sqft
Patio Area451 sqft
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address53 WOODY HAMPTON RD
CitySYLVA
StateNC
Zip28779-2841
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeB2 BUSINES
Legal DescriptionPT LT 4-8 GEISLER HGTS
Legal SubdivisionALMA QUEEN HEIRS
Legal Lot Number4-8
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Township / Civil DivisionSYLVA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract950300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address55 WOODY HAMPTON RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-2841
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 1, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 1, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 2, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2169 / 293
Prior Transfer DateMar 23, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0020720781
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateMay 3, 2021
Property Address53 WOODY HAMPTON RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-2841
Document Number0023001669
Book / Page2300 / 1669
Map ReferenceDR J-339
Instrument DateApr 23, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$960.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address55 WOODY HAMPTON RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-2841

Mortgage

Document Number0023001673
DateMay 3, 2021
Instrument2300/1673
Lender
NameNATIONAL BANK OF KANSAS CITY
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

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$686,221 (-) Land $348,080 Building $338,141
2025$2,607.00 (+57.9%)$686,221 (+57.92%) Land $348,080 Building $338,141
2023$1,651.00$434,530 Land $254,800 Building $179,730

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
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

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 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: BalsamWest FiberNET.

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