Jackson County property record for 854 Allen St, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,071 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $47 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7642-40-0949 |
| Primary APN | 7642-40-0949 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
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| Street Address | 854 ALLEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 R5 |
| Legal Description | OFF CHIPPER CURVE |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
854 Allen St, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2019.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 GRINDSTAFF COVE RD, 207, SYLVA, NC 28779-3244 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2231 / 845 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 854 ALLEN ST, SYLVA, NC 28779-5106 |
| Document Number | 0022310845 |
| Book / Page | 002231 / 000845 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $20.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
The 2025 property tax bill for 854 Allen St was $47.
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 | $12,380 Land $12,380 | |
| 2025 | $47.00 | |
| 2023 | $89.00 | $23,630 Land $23,630 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 854 Allen St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| 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 854 Allen St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 157 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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