Jackson County property record for 629 Timbuktu Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,344 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7528-29-6922 |
| Primary APN | 7528-29-6922 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 544 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 668 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 629 TIMBUKTU RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7173 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 9 HUMMINGBIRD ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | HUMMINGBIRD ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SAVANNAH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
629 Timbuktu Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11506 LOCKHART PL, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902-3165 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2309 / 1220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 629 TIMBUKTU RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7173 |
| Document Number | 0023091220 |
| Book / Page | 2309 / 1220 |
| Map Reference | CAB 10 SL 585 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $570.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 822 CLOVERDALE RD, 822, MONTGOMERY, AL 36106-2102 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 629 TIMBUKTU RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7173 |
| Document Number | 23091224 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2309/1224 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 629 Timbuktu Rd was $1,344.
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 | $353,882 Land $26,310 Building $327,572 | |
| 2025 | $1,344.00 | |
| 2023 | $810.00 | $213,390 Land $35,540 Building $177,850 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 629 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 629 Timbuktu Rd is moderate, ranking above 57% 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 57% of the US · above 79% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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