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827 N River Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 827 N River Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,075 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size3 acres (130,680 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$862 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Sale
Jul 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7631-42-2127

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7631-42-2127
Alternative APN
  • 22630

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,075 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,075 sqft
Basement Area259 sqft
Unfinished Basement259 sqft
Interior WallsPlywood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area130,680 sqft (3 acres)
PorchSlab
Porch Area173 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerSeptic

Location & Zoning

Street Address827 N RIVER RD
CitySYLVA
StateNC
Zip28779-1160
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN RIVER RD
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Township / Civil DivisionDILLSBORO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract950400

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address827 N RIVER RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-1160
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 27, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jul 22, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateApr 24, 2026
Transfer Doc2418001545
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateApr 27, 2026
Property Address827 N RIVER RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-1160
Document Number2418001545
Book / Page2418 / 1545
Instrument DateApr 24, 2026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address827 N RIVER RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-1160

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJACKSON NC
Recording DateJul 22, 2019
Property Address827 N RIVER RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-1160
Document Number0022421431
Book / Page002242 / 001431
Instrument DateJul 16, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 6, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$100.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 262 DILLSBORO NC 287250262, DILLSBORO, NC 28725-0262

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$226,941 (-) Land $116,000 Building $110,941
2025$862.00 (+37.04%)$226,941 (+36.92%) Land $116,000 Building $110,941
2023$629.00$165,750 Land $99,640 Building $66,110

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

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 13 policies
Nearby Flood Policies13 in force
Nearby Flood Claims17 (1991–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 17
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Storm Helene, Sep 2024 · 4 claims
  • Hurricane Ivan, Sep 2004 · 4 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · above 50% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH
serves 7,528 people · EPA ID NC0150035
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Feb 2025
Treatment failure
resolved · May 2024
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 96 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Cable		940 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: Spectrum.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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