Jackson County property record for 628 Savannah Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,888 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,803 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7631-86-6179 |
| Primary APN | 7631-86-6179 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,888 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,966 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,922 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,922 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Deck Area | 138 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 628 SAVANNAH DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 RES DIS |
| Legal Description | LT 124,125,PT 123,126 HARRIS HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 124-125 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
628 Savannah Dr is held in a trust since September 2020.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 248, SYLVA, NC 28779-0248 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022780513 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 628 SAVANNAH DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-5519 |
| Document Number | 0022780513 |
| Book / Page | 002278 / 000513 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 248 SYLVA NC 287790248, SYLVA, NC 28779-0248 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 628 Savannah Dr was $1,803.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Sylva Town |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $474,497 (-) Land $46,410 Building $428,087 | |
| 2025 | $1,803.00 | $474,497 Land $46,410 Building $428,087 |
| 2023 | $1,162.00 | $305,950 Land $41,830 Building $264,120 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 628 Savannah Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2020–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 628 Savannah Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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