Jackson County property record for 955 Ben Cook Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.32 acres (57,499 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $183 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7549-58-7524 |
| Primary APN | 7549-58-7524 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 57,499 sqft (1.32 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Account Number | 177772 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 955 BEN COOK RD |
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-6937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | BEN COOK RD |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 10, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 322 STRATFORD RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-1306 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000016E91 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $183.00 | $48,410 Land $48,410 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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