Transylvania County property record for 159 Blackbear Ln, Sapphire, NC 28774
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,244 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $774 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8511-68-0592-000 |
| Primary APN | 8511-68-0592-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,476 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,244 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 70441250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 BLACKBEAR LN |
| City | SAPPHIRE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28774 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | B J L013 BLACK GUM LN |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR WALLOEW SPRINGS |
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HOGBACK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 960601 |
Source: Transylvania County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 336, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-0336 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 20162151 |
| Deed Book / Page | 763 / 334 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Property Address | 159 BLACKBEAR LN, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE GUARANTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 BLACKBEAR LN, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774 |
| Document Number | 0009570511 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 957/511 |
| Instrument | 2020008233 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $774.00 (+16.57%) | $161,130 (+59.71%) Land $15,000 Building $146,130 | $161,130 (+59.71%) Land $15,000 Building $146,130 |
| 2023 | $664.00 | $100,890 Land $18,750 Building $82,140 | $100,890 Land $18,750 Building $82,140 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 65% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | SAPPHIRE LAKES DEVELOPMENT private · serves 724 people · EPA ID NC0188127 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comporium Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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