Jackson County property record for 956 N River Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $387 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7631-31-6978 |
| Primary APN | 7631-31-6978 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
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| Street Address | 956 N RIVER RD |
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| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-9553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | LT 2B OBERRY |
| Legal Lot Number | 2B |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1701 PHILIPS MANOR RD, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034-5341 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $102,080 (+22.75%) Land $102,080 | |
| 2025 | $387.00 (+22.47%) | |
| 2023 | $316.00 | $83,160 Land $83,160 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 17 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 50% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH serves 7,528 people · EPA ID NC0150035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2025 Treatment failure resolved · May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 96 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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