Transylvania County property record for 20 Blackbear Ln, Sapphire, NC 28774
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,265 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,617 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $870 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8511-58-4882-000 |
| Primary APN | 8511-58-4882-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,265 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,617 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 69912010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 30 BLACKBEAR LN |
| City | SAPPHIRE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28774 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | B H L009 BLACK GUM LANE |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR WALLOW SPRINGS |
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HOGBACK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 960601 |
20 Blackbear Ln is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2001.
Source: Transylvania County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 BLACKBEAR LN, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-7900 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53 / 595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Blackbear Ln was $870.
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 | $870.00 | $181,120 Land $20,000 Building $161,120 | $181,120 Land $20,000 Building $161,120 |
| 2023 | $615.00 | $93,490 Land $15,630 Building $77,860 | $93,490 Land $15,630 Building $77,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Blackbear Ln 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 20 Blackbear Ln is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 64% 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comporium Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 200 |
May also be available: Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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