Jackson County property record for 887 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,447 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,001 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7642-53-9086 |
| Primary APN | 7642-53-9086 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,447 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,447 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 314 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 887 SKYLAND DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-5247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PB |
| Legal Description | SKYLAND DR |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVID GATES |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SYLVA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2052 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
887 Skyland Dr is owned by a company that bought it in February 2026.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 585 COPE CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8840 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2414 / 1918 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019340553 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 887 SKYLAND DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-5247 |
| Document Number | 0024141918 |
| Book / Page | 2414 / 1918 |
| Map Reference | CAB 17 SL 692 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $530.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 906 CULLOWHEE MOUNTAIN RD, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-6882 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 585 COPE CREEK RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8840 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 887 SKYLAND DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-5247 |
| Document Number | 0024141488 |
| Book / Page | 2414 / 1488 |
| Map Reference | MB 1905 PG 142 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 906 CULLOWHEE MOUNTAIN RD, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-6882 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 887 Skyland Dr was $1,001.
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 | $263,520 (-) Land $263,520 | |
| 2025 | $1,001.00 | $263,520 Land $263,520 |
| 2023 | $778.00 | $204,960 Land $204,960 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 887 Skyland Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 887 Skyland Dr is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 105 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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