Jackson County property record for 8 Cowee Tunnel Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $177 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7621-79-2198 |
| Primary APN | 7621-79-2198 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
|---|
| Street Address | 8 COWEE TUNNEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | LT 8 COWEE TUNNEL |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
8 Cowee Tunnel Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 103 BRATTON DR, GREENVILLE, SC 29615-5974 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Cowee Tunnel Rd was $177.
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 | $46,650 Land $46,650 | |
| 2025 | $177.00 | |
| 2023 | $188.00 | $49,570 Land $49,570 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8 Cowee Tunnel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 risk around 8 Cowee Tunnel Rd 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 Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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