Transylvania County property record for 385 Hamilton Rd, Penrose, NC 28766
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,419 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,579 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9516-66-9900-000 |
| Primary APN | 9516-66-9900-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 31,419 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 70636290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 385 HAMILTON RD |
| City | PENROSE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28766-9741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF STATE ROAD # 1561 |
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LITTLE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 960401 |
385 Hamilton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Transylvania County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 385 HAMILTON RD, PENROSE, NC 28766-9741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20224391 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1044 / 304 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011620212 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 385 HAMILTON RD, PENROSE, NC 28766-9741 |
| Document Number | 0010440304 |
| Book / Page | 1044 / 304 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022004391 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $640.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196 WALL ST, 196, PISGAH FOREST, NC 28768-8916 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 236 RED BIRD CIR, LAKE TOXAWAY, NC 28747-8549 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 385 Hamilton Rd was $1,579.
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 | $1,579.00 | $328,650 (-) Land $75,000 Building $253,650 | $328,650 (-) Land $75,000 Building $253,650 |
| 2025 | $1,579.00 | $328,650 Land $75,000 Building $253,650 | $328,650 Land $75,000 Building $253,650 |
| 2023 | $795.00 | $120,880 Land $36,000 Building $84,880 | $120,880 Land $36,000 Building $84,880 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 385 Hamilton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 385 Hamilton Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comporium Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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