Jackson County property record for 540 W Main St, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,500 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $765 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7641-17-5657 |
| Primary APN | 7641-17-5657 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,500 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,750 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,750 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Rigid Frame Bar Joist |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Canopy | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 85055 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 W MAIN ST |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5543 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 MAIN STREET DISTRICT |
| Legal Description | FRIENDS OF LIBRARY BOOKSTORE |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 108 DILLSBORO RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8424 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001036303 |
| 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 | $765.00 | $201,410 Land $56,250 Building $145,160 |
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 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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