Jackson County property record for 72 Sawbriar Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,955 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,616 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7640-91-7963 |
| Primary APN | 7640-91-7963 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,955 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,167 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,125 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 388 sqft |
| Patio Area | 599 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 72 SAWBRIAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5300 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | OFF OLD CULLOWHEE RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 SAWBRIAR DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-5300 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $425,487 (+59.94%) Land $39,950 Building $385,537 | |
| 2025 | $1,616.00 (+6%) | |
| 2023 | $1,010.00 | $266,030 Land $36,950 Building $229,080 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2015–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · other causes |
| 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH serves 7,528 people · EPA ID NC0150035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2025 Treatment failure resolved · May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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