Jackson County property record for 549 Thornhill Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $749 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7631-69-4764 |
| Primary APN | 7631-69-4764 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 549 THORNHILL DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7690 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THORNHILL DR |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 549 THORNHILL DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-7690 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 2289001463 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 549 THORNHILL DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-7690 |
| Document Number | 0022891463 |
| Book / Page | 002289 / 001463 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 549 THORNHILL DR SYLVA NC 287797690, SYLVA, NC 28779-7690 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 549 THORNHILL DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-7690 |
| Document Number | 0022171793 |
| Book / Page | 002217 / 001793 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 549 THORNHILL DR SYLVA NC 287797690, SYLVA, NC 28779-7690 |
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 | $197,306 (+45.15%) Land $37,280 Building $160,026 | |
| 2025 | $749.00 (+45.16%) | |
| 2023 | $516.00 | $135,930 Land $37,280 Building $98,650 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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