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798 Thornhill Dr, Sylva, NC 28779 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 798 Thornhill Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$9,500 (Aug 2025)
Tax Bill$1,076 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Transfer
Mar 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7632-60-8687

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7632-60-8687
Alternative APN
  • 152932

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,136 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,136 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlywood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1977
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Garage Area1,200 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area416 sqft
Patio Area180 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerSeptic

Location & Zoning

Street Address798 THORNHILL DR
CitySYLVA
StateNC
Zip28779-8427
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT I THORNHILL DR
Legal Lot NumberI
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Township / Civil DivisionDILLSBORO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract950300

Owner

798 Thornhill Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2025.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address898 THORNHILL DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-7675
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 29, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 29, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 21, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page2403 / 492
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateMar 29, 2022
Property Address798 THORNHILL DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-8427
Document Number0023301360
Book / Page2330 / 1360
Map ReferenceMB 396 PG 200
Instrument DateMar 29, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address898 THORNHILL DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-7675

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateMar 29, 2022
Property Address798 THORNHILL DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-8427
Document Number0023301367
Book / Page2330 / 1367
Instrument DateMar 29, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address898 THORNHILL DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-7675

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 798 Thornhill Dr was $1,076.

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$538,928 (+90.21%) Land $38,210 Building $500,718
2025$1,076.00$283,328 Land $38,210 Building $245,118
2023$1,216.00$320,210 Land $44,210 Building $276,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 798 Thornhill Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1991.

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
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1991–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 8
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ivan, Sep 2004 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 798 Thornhill Dr is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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