Swain County property record for 251 E Alarka Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 5.1 acres (222,374 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $745 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 666204924231 |
| Primary APN | 666204924231 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,833 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 222,374 sqft (5.1 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 534698 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 E ALARKA RD |
| City | BRYSON CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28713-8656 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 20-OR-2822-ALARKA |
| Legal Subdivision | ALARKA |
| Jurisdiction | SWAIN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1108 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
251 E Alarka Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2012.
Source: Swain County records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 E ALARKA RD, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713-8656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 402/0672 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 E Alarka Rd was $745.
Source: Swain County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Swain County |
| Unified School District | Swain County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $745.00 | $153,860 (-) Land $76,380 Building $77,480 | |
| 2025 | $745.00 | $153,860 Land $76,380 Building $77,480 | $153,860 Land $76,380 Building $77,480 |
| 2023 | $668.00 Additional exemption filed | $153,860 Land $76,380 Building $77,480 | $153,860 Land $76,380 Building $77,480 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 E Alarka Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 251 E Alarka Rd is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · above 81% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Cable | 1,000 / 25 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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