Jackson County property record for 981 Rufus Robinson Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $216,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $818 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7632-34-2780 |
| Primary APN | 7632-34-2780 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 240 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Deck Area | 136 sqft |
| Patio Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 981 RUFUS ROBINSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779-8447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RUFUS ROBINSON RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
981 Rufus Robinson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 981 RUFUS ROBINSON RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8447 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2388 / 1293 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Property Address | 981 RUFUS ROBINSON RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8447 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023270465 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2327/465 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 981 RUFUS ROBINSON RD, SYLVA, NC 28779-8447 |
| Document Number | 0021931312 |
| Book / Page | 2193 / 1312 |
| Map Reference | MB 870 PG 380 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $302.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 447, WEBSTER, NC 28788-0447 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 HILLSIDE DR, MAGGIE VALLEY, NC 28751-8754 |
| Document Number | 0021931315 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2193/1315 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FULTON, MD 20759 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Rufus Robinson Rd was $818.
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 | $215,447 Land $31,520 Building $183,927 | |
| 2025 | $818.00 | |
| 2023 | $596.00 | $157,070 Land $28,830 Building $128,240 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 981 Rufus Robinson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1995.
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 | 1 (1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1995 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 981 Rufus Robinson Rd is moderate, ranking above 60% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · above 82% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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