Jackson County property record for 77 Buck Hill Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $331,500 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $618 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7539-19-0801 |
| Primary APN | 7539-19-0801 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 747 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 747 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 242 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 242 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 77 BUCK HILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7396 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF GLENN CABE RD LIFE EST |
| Legal Subdivision | OFF GLENN CABE RD LIFE EST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREENS CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
77 Buck Hill Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 68, SYLVA, NC 28779-0068 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2427 / 991 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 77 BUCK HILL RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7396 |
| Document Number | 2427000991 |
| Book / Page | 2427 / 991 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $66,963.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Document Number | 2427000997, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2427/997 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 77 Buck Hill Rd was $618.
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 | $162,866 (-) Land $25,680 Building $137,186 | |
| 2025 | $618.00 | $162,866 Land $25,680 Building $137,186 |
| 2023 | $434.00 | $114,470 Land $22,150 Building $92,320 |
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.
FEMA maps place 77 Buck Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (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 77 Buck Hill Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 73% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 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 |
| Sky Fi Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
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