Jackson County property record for 81 Poverty Rdg, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,824 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,911 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7652-45-4152 |
| Primary APN | 7652-45-4152 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,824 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,424 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,400 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 5,000 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 16 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 81 POVERTY RDG |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-1103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF FERGUSON RD |
| Legal Subdivision | OFF FERGUSON RD LIFE EST |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 POVERTY RDG, SYLVA, NC 28779-1103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023870467 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $503,018 (-) Land $61,650 Building $441,368 | |
| 2025 | $1,911.00 (+33.73%) | $503,018 (+33.71%) Land $61,650 Building $441,368 |
| 2023 | $1,429.00 | $376,190 Land $63,130 Building $313,060 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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