Jackson County property record for 801 Buff Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $199,500 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,246 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7653-91-3830 |
| Primary APN | 7653-91-3830 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,944 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Patio Area | 104 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 801 BUFF CREEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8087 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BUFF CREEK |
| Legal Subdivision | TONY SHULER IN SCOTTS CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
801 Buff Creek Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 801 BUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8087 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
| Aug 23, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer MOUNTAIN CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2258 / 423 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020370768 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 801 BUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8087 |
| Document Number | 0022580423 |
| Book / Page | 2258 / 423 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 BLUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8087 |
| Document Number | 0022580426 |
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| Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2258/426 |
| Name | HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 801 BUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8087 |
| Document Number | 0022451882 |
| Book / Page | 002245 / 001882 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $90.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5000 CLAYTON RD MARYVILLE TN 378045550, MARYVILLE, TN 37804-5550 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 801 BUFF CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8087 |
| Document Number | 0022250932 |
| Book / Page | 002225 / 000932 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 RAINDROP RDG SYLVA NC 287799438, SYLVA, NC 28779-9438 |
| Document Number | 22250936 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002225/000936 |
| Name | MOUNTAIN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CANDLER, NC 28715 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 21, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 801 Buff Creek Rd was $1,246.
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 | $327,986 (-) Land $60,400 Building $267,586 | |
| 2025 | $1,246.00 | $327,986 Land $60,400 Building $267,586 |
| 2023 | $758.00 | $199,700 Land $62,290 Building $137,410 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 801 Buff Creek Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2013 · river or lake flooding |
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 801 Buff Creek 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 72% 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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