Jackson County property record for 556 Timbuktu Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,340 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.469 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $653 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7529-20-9723 |
| Primary APN | 7529-20-9723 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,340 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 320 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.469 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 122381 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 556 TIMBUKTU RD |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7166 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 17 SUNSET SUMMIT |
| Legal Township | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
556 Timbuktu Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Jackson County records, as of December 14, 2022
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1165 CEDAR OAK DR, GERMANTON, NC 27019-8940 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0023471158 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2347 / 1158 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 556 Timbuktu Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · other causes |
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 556 Timbuktu Rd is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 87% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 47 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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