Swain County property record for 159 Sunset Rdg, Whittier, NC 28789
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,384 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.469 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $585,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,169 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 760300048853 |
| Primary APN | 760300048853 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,384 sqft Total Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.469 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 541753 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 SUNSET RDG |
| City | WHITTIER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28789 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20-OR-1336-A-CONLEY CRK SMCC LT 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMOKY MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CLUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAIN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
Source: Swain County records, as of November 6, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 4456 ERICA CT, DAYTON, OH 45440-3839 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1920 |
| Deed Book / Page | 511 / 676 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAIN NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 SUNSET RDG, WHITTIER, NC 28789 |
| Document Number | 000511/676 |
| Book / Page | 511 / 676 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1920 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,170.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 945, WHITTIER, NC 28789-0945 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4456 ERICA CT, DAYTON, OH 45440-3839 |
| Document Number | 0000001921 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1921 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
Source: Swain County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Swain County |
| Unified School District | Swain County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,169.00 Additional exemption filed | $292,930 Land $29,000 Building $263,930 | $292,930 Land $29,000 Building $263,930 |
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 November 12, 2023 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 18 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Ivan |
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 51% of the US · above 73% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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