Jackson County property record for 79 Red Horizon Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,083 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7631-98-4854 |
| Primary APN | 7631-98-4854 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 79 RED HORIZON DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-2557 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | LT 3 BEACON HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 990, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-0990 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Sylva Town |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $285,116 (+47.43%) Land $46,510 Building $238,606 | |
| 2025 | $1,083.00 (+47.55%) | |
| 2023 | $734.00 | $193,390 Land $33,420 Building $159,970 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA private · serves 80 people · EPA ID NC0150157 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 94 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 |
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