Transylvania County property record for 142 The Rapids, Sapphire, NC 28774
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,332 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,717 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,573 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8501-58-9706-000 |
| Primary APN | 8501-58-9706-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,332 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 42,717 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 70424670 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 142 THE RPDS |
| City | SAPPHIRE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28774-0015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L006 THE RAPIDS ROAD |
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HOGBACK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 960601 |
142 The Rapids is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2015.
Source: Transylvania County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 THE RPDS, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-0015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2015 |
| Deed Book / Page | 101 / 87 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 142 The Rapids was $6,573.
Source: Transylvania County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania County |
| Unified School District | Transylvania County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,573.00 | $1,368,040 Land $220,000 Building $1,148,040 | $1,368,040 Land $220,000 Building $1,148,040 |
| 2023 | $5,100.00 | $774,850 Land $220,000 Building $554,850 | $774,850 Land $220,000 Building $554,850 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 142 The Rapids in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 26, 2017 · 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 | 4 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 142 The Rapids is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comporium Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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