Jackson County property record for 530 W Main St, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,060 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $824 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7641-17-6616 |
| Primary APN | 7641-17-6616 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,060 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 2,030 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,030 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 530 W MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5544 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 MAIN ST |
| Legal Description | HARRY ALTER BOOKS |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
530 W Main St, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1070, SKYLAND, NC 28776-1070 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 530 W Main St was $824.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Sylva Town |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $216,901 Land $75,000 Building $141,901 | |
| 2025 | $824.00 | |
| 2023 | $647.00 | $170,390 Land $46,880 Building $123,510 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 530 W Main St 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 530 W Main St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 131 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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