Jackson County property record for 986 N River Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $248,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,036 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7631-31-5867 |
| Primary APN | 7631-31-5867 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 986 N RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYLVA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28779 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 3 OBERRY |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 7631-31-5867
Assessment roll updated August 8, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 622, VIENNA, GA 31092-0622 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 04, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 04, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1763 / 772 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 02, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0017370235 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 986 N RIVER RD, SYLVA, NC 28779 |
| Document Number | 0022010935 |
| Book / Page | 002201 / 000935 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 622 VIENNA GA 310920622, VIENNA, GA 31092-0622 |
Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated August 8, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,036.00 (+32.65%) | $272,646 (+32.59%) Land $124,000 Building $148,646 |
| 2023 | $781.00 | $205,630 Land $117,730 Building $87,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Jackson County (37099C), updated January 16, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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