Swain County property record for 289 Black Forest Dr, Bryson City, NC 28713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 5.04 acres (219,586 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $316,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,413 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 665302890545 |
| Primary APN | 665302890545 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 219,586 sqft (5.04 acres) |
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| Account Number | 539357 |
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| Street Address | 289 BLACK FOREST DR |
| City | BRYSON CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20-OR-5525-LAUREL BR BLACK FOREST S/D LT 24 REV |
| Legal Subdivision | BLACK FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAIN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NANTAHALA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1061 |
| Census Tract | 960301 |
289 Black Forest Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Swain County records, as of January 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2600 COZY COVE DR, YORK, SC 29745-9603 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WOLFE FINANCIAL INC |
| Apr 2, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20191471 |
| Deed Book / Page | 470 / 870 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 000549/630 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAIN NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 289 BLACK FOREST DR, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713 |
| Document Number | 000549/630 |
| Book / Page | 549 / 630 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 86 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2600 COZY COVE DR, YORK, SC 29745-9603 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAIN NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 289 BLACK FOREST DR, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713 |
| Document Number | 00470/0870 |
| Book / Page | 00470 / 0870 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 01471 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $632.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 203 SLOPE ST, 203, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713-8712 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 540 ARROW POINT LN, DAVIDSON, NC 28036-7611 |
| Document Number | 01472 |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 01472 |
| Name | WOLFE FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAIN NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 289 BLACK FOREST DR, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713 |
| Document Number | 00466/0981 |
| Book / Page | 00466 / 0981 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 00583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $20.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 PONT PILY, 5, NOYAL MUZILLAC XX, 56190 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 203 SLOPE ST, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713-8712 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 289 Black Forest Dr was $1,413.
Source: Swain County assessment roll, as of August 28, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Swain County |
| Unified School District | Swain County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,413.00 | $316,750 Land $30,000 Building $286,750 | $316,750 Land $30,000 Building $286,750 |
| 2023 | $1,255.00 Additional exemption filed | $316,750 Land $30,000 Building $286,750 | $316,750 Land $30,000 Building $286,750 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 289 Black Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 289 Black Forest Dr is moderate, ranking above 64% 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 64% of the US · above 86% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| BalsamWest FiberNET Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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