Jackson County property record for 970 Thornhill Dr, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,444 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,942 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7632-72-2364 |
| Primary APN | 7632-72-2364 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,444 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,100 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,344 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 970 THORNHILL DR |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-7859 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THORNHILL DR |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
970 Thornhill Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2007.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 250 MARSH LILY DR, SYLVA, NC 28779-9477 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0017040807 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Thornhill Dr was $2,942.
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 | $774,420 Land $60,010 Building $714,410 | |
| 2025 | $2,942.00 | |
| 2023 | $2,912.00 | $766,400 Land $80,670 Building $685,730 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 970 Thornhill Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
| 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 970 Thornhill Dr is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 72% 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 16 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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