Jackson County property record for 863 Kitchens Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $872 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7642-48-4835 |
| Primary APN | 7642-48-4835 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,292 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 648 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 863 KITCHENS BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KITCHENS BRANCH RD LIFE EST |
| Legal Subdivision | KITCHENS BRANCH RD LIFE EST |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 8, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 863 KITCHENS BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-7765 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020070801 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 8, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $872.00 (+38.63%) | $229,729 (+38.68%) Land $76,610 Building $153,119 |
| 2023 | $629.00 | $165,650 Land $69,950 Building $95,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 57% of the US · above 79% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 50 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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