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735 Ben Cook Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 735 Ben Cook Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size3 acres (130,680 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$238,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill$1,321 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale
Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7549-68-2199

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7549-68-2199
Alternative APN
  • 169855

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,016 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,344 sqft
Basement Area1,344 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,344 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area130,680 sqft (3 acres)
Deck Area492 sqft
Patio Area540 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerSeptic

Location & Zoning

Street Address735 BEN COOK RD
CitySYLVA
StateNC
Zip28779-6940
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBEN COOK RD
Legal SubdivisionDIETER R AND KAREN S KUHN
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Township / Civil DivisionWEBSTER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract950600

Owner

Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026

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 Address735 BEN COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6940
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 25, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Feb 5, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
TRUIST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2291 / 1582
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateSep 25, 2026
Property Address735 BEN COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6940
Document Number2429000278
Book / Page2429 / 278
Instrument DateSep 23, 2026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address735 BEN COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6940

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateFeb 5, 2021
Property Address735 BEN COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6940
Document Number0022911582
Book / Page2291 / 1582
Instrument DateFeb 3, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$476.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address735 BEN COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6940

Mortgage

Document Number22911588
DateFeb 5, 2021
Instrument2291/1588
Lender
NameTRUIST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$347,799 (+54.25%) Land $75,020 Building $272,779
2025$1,321.00 (+54.32%)
2023$856.00$225,480 Land $76,560 Building $148,920

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1990–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 6
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Cable		940 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
Sky Fi
Fixed Wireless		10 / 1
Frontier
DSL		10 / 1

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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