Jackson County property record for 579 Ben Cook Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 14.1 acres (616,374 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,024 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7549-67-9738 |
| Primary APN | 7549-67-9738 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Gross Area | 2,480 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 616,374 sqft (14.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 10541 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 579 BEN COOK RD |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-6942 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | SR 1339 LIFE EST |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIFE EST |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 7549-67-9738
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2023 · Last verified May 2024
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 579 BEN COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6942 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020570157 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2023 · Last verified May 2024
| 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 | $1,024.00 | $269,700 Land $176,410 Building $93,290 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 16, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1990–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 72% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Sky Fi Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
Based on FCC filings for 24 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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