Swain County property record for 271 E Alarka Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,095 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 5.48 acres (238,883 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,004 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 666204928320 |
| Primary APN | 666204928320 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,095 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,519 sqft |
| Basement Area | 204 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 204 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 238,883 sqft (5.48 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 271 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-599-LITTLE ALARKA |
| Legal Subdivision | ALARKA |
| Jurisdiction | SWAIN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1108 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
Source: Swain County records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 271 E ALARKA RD, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713-8656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,004.00 (+10.33%) | $188,890 (-) Land $62,560 Building $126,330 | |
| 2025 | $188,890 (-) Land $62,560 Building $126,330 | ||
| 2023 | $910.00 Additional exemption filed | $188,890 Land $62,560 Building $126,330 | $188,890 Land $62,560 Building $126,330 |
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 54% of the US · above 76% 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 17 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 |
| BalsamWest FiberNET Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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