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73 Griffin St, Sylva, NC 28779 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 73 Griffin St, Sylva, NC 28779

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.5 acres (21,780 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$130,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$237 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Mortgage
Aug 2023 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7640-69-5909

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7640-69-5909
Alternative APN
  • 179272

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,168 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,168 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces3 Fireplaces
FireplacePrefabricated

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Exterior MaterialAsbestos
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area21,780 sqft (0.5 acres)
TerrainRolling
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area98 sqft
Patio Area84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number179272
Street Address73 GRIFFIN ST
CitySYLVA
StateNC
Zip28779-8630
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionGRIFFIN ST
Legal Township29
Legal SubdivisionLOVEFIELD DEV
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Township / Civil DivisionWEBSTER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2024
Census Tract950400

Owner

Source: Jackson County records, as of August 25, 2023

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address52 SUGAR LOAF RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8368
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 21, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
WNC COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
Aug 9, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 13, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 26, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 9, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 9, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 13, 2023
Deed Document Number0002361391
Deed Book / Page2361 / 391
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Property Address73 GRIFFIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-8630
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address97 COTTAGE HILL RD, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-0048

Mortgage

Document Number0023721094
DateFeb 21, 2024
Book Page2372/1094
Lender
NameWNC COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
TypeCredit Union
Address27 KENT LN, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 21, 2054

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateAug 9, 2023
Property Address73 GRIFFIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-8630
Document Number0023610391
Book / Page2361 / 391
Map ReferenceCAB 2 SL 268
Instrument DateAug 6, 2023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$260.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address52 SUGAR LOAF RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8368

July 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateJul 13, 2023
Property Address73 GRIFFIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-8630
Document Number0023590834
Book / Page2359 / 834
Map ReferenceCAB 2 SL 268
Instrument DateJul 11, 2023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address828 S PARK ST, ASHEBORO, NC 27203-6365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address831 E MINGUS AVE APT 813, 813, COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326-5471

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateJun 26, 2017
Property Address73 GRIFFIN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-8630
Document Number0021910939
Book / Page002191 / 000939
Instrument DateJun 26, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 5, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$102.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address282 S PARK ST ASHEBORO NC 27203, ASHEBORO, NC 27203

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson County
Unified School DistrictJackson County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2023$237.00$62,440 Land $30,250 Building $32,190

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 13 policies
Nearby Flood Policies13 in force
Nearby Flood Claims17 (1991–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 17
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Storm Helene, Sep 2024 · 4 claims
  • Hurricane Ivan, Sep 2004 · 4 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH
serves 7,528 people · EPA ID NC0150035
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Feb 2025
Treatment failure
resolved · May 2024
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Cable		940 / 35
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

May also be available: BalsamWest FiberNET, Verizon.

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