Transylvania County property record for 2153 Upper Whitewater Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,433 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,400,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,124 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale Jan 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8501-37-1935-000 |
| Primary APN | 8501-37-1935-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,433 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 70532620 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2153 UPPER WHITEWATER RD |
| City | SAPPHIRE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28774-9753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | P1 L188 WHISPER LAKE .63 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPER LAKE SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HOGBACK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 960601 |
2153 Upper Whitewater Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Transylvania County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2153 UPPER WHITEWATER RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-9753 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 4, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213843 |
| Deed Book / Page | 982 / 545 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2153 UPPER WHITEWATER RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-9753 |
| Document Number | 0009820545 |
| Book / Page | 982 / 545 |
| Map Reference | FILE 19 SL 8 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021003843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1746, CASHIERS, NC 28717-1746 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2155 POMONA PL, FAIRFIELD, CA 94534-1724 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2153 UPPER WHITEWATER RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-9753 |
| Document Number | 0008660754 |
| Book / Page | 000866 / 000754 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 63 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,270.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | PO BOX 1746 CASHIERS NC 287171746, CASHIERS, NC 28717-1746 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2153 Upper Whitewater Rd was $6,124.
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 | $6,124.00 | $1,274,620 Land $300,000 Building $974,620 | $1,274,620 Land $300,000 Building $974,620 |
| 2023 | $4,787.00 | $727,310 Land $175,000 Building $552,310 | $727,310 Land $175,000 Building $552,310 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2153 Upper Whitewater Rd 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 2153 Upper Whitewater Rd 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 50% 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comporium Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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