Jackson County property record for 840 Ben Cook Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 924 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,500 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $440 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7549-58-8137 |
| Primary APN | 7549-58-8137 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 840 BEN COOK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-6939 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | LT 1B BEN COOK RD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1B |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
840 Ben Cook Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 437, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-0437 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2324 / 1074 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 840 BEN COOK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-6939 |
| Document Number | 0023241074 |
| Book / Page | 2324 / 1074 |
| Map Reference | CAB 21 SL 469 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $151.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 ALABAMA ST, BRISTOL, TN 37620-3701 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 437, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-0437 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 840 Ben Cook Rd was $440.
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 | $115,853 Land $43,810 Building $72,043 | |
| 2025 | $440.00 | |
| 2023 | $374.00 | $98,520 Land $43,810 Building $54,710 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 840 Ben Cook Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1990–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 840 Ben Cook Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · above 77% 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Sky Fi Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
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