Jackson County property record for 83 Yellow Bird Br Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,070 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $167,500 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $968 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7631-65-9611 |
| Primary APN | 7631-65-9611 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,070 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Deck Area | 920 sqft |
| Patio Area | 920 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 83 YELLOW BIRD BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-6842 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 RES DIS |
| Legal Description | YELLOW BIRD BRANCH RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
83 Yellow Bird Br Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 251, SYLVA, NC 28779-0251 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2189 / 1251 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 83 YELLOW BIRD BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6842 |
| Document Number | 0021891251 |
| Book / Page | 2189 / 1251 |
| Map Reference | PL CAB 8 SL 577 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $335.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5084 TILLY MILL RD, 5084, ATLANTA, GA 30338-5204 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 251, SYLVA, NC 28779-0251 |
| Document Number | 0021891254 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2189/1254 |
| Name | LENDER SELECT MORTGAGE GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 83 Yellow Bird Br Rd was $968.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Sylva Town |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $254,782 Land $49,900 Building $204,882 | |
| 2025 | $968.00 | |
| 2023 | $645.00 | $169,850 Land $43,660 Building $126,190 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 83 Yellow Bird Br Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2020–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 83 Yellow Bird Br Rd is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 65% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MORNINGSTAR ASSISTED LIVING OF SYLVA private · serves 80 people · EPA ID NC0150157 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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