Jackson County property record for 56 Gentle Rdg, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $260 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7662-25-9065 |
| Primary APN | 7662-25-9065 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Account Number | 39405 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 GENTLE RDG |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-9725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 3 OFF MINERAL SPRINGS DR |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAYMOND E KNOWLES JR & RUTH M |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, APN 7662-25-9065, as of January 1, 2023 · Last verified August 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 GENTLE RDG, SYLVA, NC 28779-9725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020990148 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll as of January 1, 2023 · Last verified August 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $260.00 | $68,430 Land $57,120 Building $11,310 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Jackson County (37099C), as of January 16, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370999502002, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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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