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78 Hibiscus Dr, Sylva, NC 28779 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 78 Hibiscus Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$30,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill$735 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Sale
Aug 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7683-43-8130

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7683-43-8130
Alternative APN
  • 68967

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,350 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area864 sqft
Basement Area648 sqft
Unfinished Basement648 sqft
Interior WallsPlywood
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area972 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area972 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area432 sqft
Patio Area272 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic

Location & Zoning

Street Address78 HIBISCUS DR
CitySYLVA
StateNC
Zip28779
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionOFF CABIN FLATS RD
Legal SubdivisionBALSAM HEIGHTS
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Township / Civil DivisionSCOTT CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1064
Census Tract950200

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address129 WOODLAWN RD, LENOIR CITY, TN 37771-7218
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingEt Al (and Others)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 12, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 5, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 12, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 12, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2349 / 1283
Prior Transfer DateDec 14, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0023491283
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateJan 12, 2023
Property Address78 HIBISCUS DR, SYLVA, NC 28779
Document Number0023491283
Book / Page2349 / 1283
Instrument DateDec 14, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$60.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address440 ABBOTT RD, LENOIR CITY, TN 37771-7685

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address129 WOODLAWN RD, LENOIR CITY, TN 37771-7218

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateAug 5, 2021
Property Address78 HIBISCUS DR, SYLVA, NC 28779
Document Number0023091807
Book / Page2309 / 1807
Map ReferenceMB 132 PG 605
Instrument DateAug 3, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$67.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address40 WELCOME RDG, 40, SYLVA, NC 28779-8980

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 WOODLAWN RD, LENOIR CITY, TN 37771

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$193,643 (-) Land $56,500 Building $137,143
2025$735.00 (+33.88%)$193,643 (+33.84%) Land $56,500 Building $137,143
2023$549.00$144,680 Land $54,260 Building $90,420

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 Policies3 in force

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 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemBALLOUGH HILLS
private · serves 95 people · EPA ID NC0150102
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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