Jackson County property record for 66 Josephine St, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $680 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Line of Credit May 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7641-08-0833 |
| Primary APN | 7641-08-0833 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 195 sqft |
| Patio Area | 195 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 66 JOSEPHINE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-2514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A RES DI |
| Legal Description | LT 6,7 BLK D GRINDSTAFF |
| Legal Subdivision | B C GRINDSTAFF SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 66 JOSEPHINE ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-2514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MOUNTAIN CU |
| May 1, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RENASANT BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2265 / 1386 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 66 JOSEPHINE ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-2514 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TTL GUARANTY NON CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023711170 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Book Page | 2371/1170 |
| Name | MOUNTAIN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 1700 RUSS AVE, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 66 JOSEPHINE ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-2514 |
| Document Number | 0022651386 |
| Book / Page | 2265 / 1386 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 185 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 66 JOSEPHINE ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-2514 |
| Document Number | 22651390 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2265/1390 |
| Name | RENASANT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
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 | $179,203 (+48.7%) Land $36,000 Building $143,203 | |
| 2025 | $680.00 (+48.8%) | |
| 2023 | $457.00 | $120,510 Land $29,930 Building $90,580 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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: 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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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