Jackson County property record for 631 Old Settlement Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 12 acres (522,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,772 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7549-59-9842 |
| Primary APN | 7549-59-9842 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 522,720 sqft (12 acres) |
| Garage Area | 756 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|
| Street Address | 631 OLD SETTLEMENT RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | BEN COOK RD LIFE EST |
| Legal Subdivision | BEN COOK RD LIFE EST |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 8, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1914, SYLVA, NC 28779-1914 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022191415 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 8, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,772.00 (+46.08%) | $466,520 (+46.14%) Land $230,810 Building $235,710 |
| 2023 | $1,213.00 | $319,220 Land $171,850 Building $147,370 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1990–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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