Jackson County property record for 766 Old Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $844 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7519-89-5939 |
| Primary APN | 7519-89-5939 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 766 OLD COVE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF GREENS CREEK RD |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENS CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREENS CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
766 Old Cove Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2007.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 792 OLD COVE RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7055 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0017130668 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 766 Old Cove Rd was $844.
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 | $222,324 (-) Land $27,320 Building $195,004 | |
| 2025 | $844.00 | $222,324 Land $27,320 Building $195,004 |
| 2023 | $512.00 | $134,800 Land $23,510 Building $111,290 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 766 Old Cove Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · other causes |
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 risk around 766 Old Cove Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 78% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| Sky Fi Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
| AT&T DSL | 10 / 1 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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