Swain County property record for 45 E Ridge Dr, Bryson City, NC 28713
| Property Type | Public College, University |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,920 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 15.3 acres (670,476 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 666308982354 |
| Primary APN | 666308982354 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 9,920 sqft Total Area |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 670,476 sqft (15.3 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 533017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 45 E RIDGE DR |
| City | BRYSON CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28713 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public College, University |
| Legal Description | 10-IR-6198-BUCKNER BR |
| Legal Subdivision | BUCKNER BR |
| Jurisdiction | SWAIN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3042 |
| Census Tract | 960301 |
45 E Ridge Dr, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2011.
Source: Swain County records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2321, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713-2321 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201174 |
| Deed Book / Page | 390 / 267 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 320/0252 |
| 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 | $2,285,210 (+12.35%) Land $276,890 Building $2,008,320 | ||
| 2025 | $2,034,100 Land $276,890 Building $1,757,210 | $2,285,210 Land $276,890 Building $2,008,320 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $2,034,100 Land $276,890 Building $1,757,210 | $2,034,100 Land $276,890 Building $1,757,210 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 45 E Ridge Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1996–2024) |
| 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 45 E Ridge Dr is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 72% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 25 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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