Chatham County property record for 1285 Ronald Scott Rd, Bear Creek, NC 27207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,578 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 4.35 acres (189,617 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,674 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0080118 |
| Primary APN | 0080118 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,578 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,924 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 654 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 189,617 sqft (4.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1285 RONALD SCOTT RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR CREEK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27207-8898 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | C11-70-71-3 AC 4.353 BK 87 PG 77 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH WEST BEAR CREEK |
| Legal Block | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAR CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
1285 Ronald Scott Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2002.
Source: Chatham County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1285 RONALD SCOTT RD, BEAR CREEK, NC 27207-8898 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 962 / 183 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHATHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1285 RONALD SCOTT RD, BEAR CREEK, NC 27207-8898 |
| Document Number | 0000008878 |
| Book / Page | 2548 / 157 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268878 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1285 RONALD SCOTT RD, BEAR CREEK, NC 27207-8898 |
| Document Number | 0000008878, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2548/157 |
| Instrument | 20268878 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1285 Ronald Scott Rd was $1,674, up 19.2% from the year before.
Source: Chatham County assessment roll, as of October 27, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chatham County |
| Unified School District | Chatham County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,674.00 (+19.23%) | $292,308 (+40.66%) Land $43,118 Building $249,190 | $292,308 (+40.66%) Land $43,118 Building $249,190 |
| 2024 | $1,404.00 (+57.05%) | $207,817 (-) Land $36,088 Building $171,729 | $207,817 (-) Land $36,088 Building $171,729 |
| 2023 | $894.00 | $207,817 Land $36,088 Building $171,729 | $207,817 Land $36,088 Building $171,729 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1285 Ronald Scott Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022 · 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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 1285 Ronald Scott Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CHATHAM CO-SW CHATHAM serves 2,470 people · EPA ID NC0319050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Randolph Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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