Jackson County property record for 979 Blanton Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,224 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,318 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7661-29-8752 |
| Primary APN | 7661-29-8752 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,224 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 880 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 608 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 979 BLANTON BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-9007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLANTON BRANCH RD |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES R DAVENPORT |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 BLANTON BRANCH RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-9007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1959 / 787 |
| 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 | $346,884 (+52.97%) Land $33,850 Building $313,034 | |
| 2025 | $1,318.00 (+53.08%) | |
| 2023 | $861.00 | $226,760 Land $36,830 Building $189,930 |
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 | 3 in force |
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 47% of the US · above 68% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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