Swain County property record for 491 Fortner Ave, Bryson City, NC 28713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,280 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 2.79 acres (121,794 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $959 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 666404846980 |
| Primary APN | 666404846980 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,280 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 121,794 sqft (2.79 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 544430 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 FORTNER AVE |
| City | BRYSON CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20-OR-2103-E-BALL TOWN |
| Legal Subdivision | BALL TOWN |
| Jurisdiction | SWAIN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
491 Fortner Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Swain County records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5025 DISSTON DR, SAINT CLOUD, FL 34771-9618 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000870 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SWAIN NC |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 491 FORTNER AVE, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713 |
| Document Number | 0000000870 |
| Book / Page | 553 / 787 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026870 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5025 DISSTON DR, SAINT CLOUD, FL 34771-9618 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 491 Fortner Ave was $959.
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 | $959.00 | $205,890 (-) Land $57,260 Building $148,630 | |
| 2025 | $959.00 | $205,890 Land $57,260 Building $148,630 | $205,890 Land $57,260 Building $148,630 |
| 2023 | $856.00 Additional exemption filed | $205,890 Land $57,260 Building $148,630 | $205,890 Land $57,260 Building $148,630 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 491 Fortner Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1997–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 491 Fortner Ave is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · above 74% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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