Transylvania County property record for 50 Railroad Ave, Brevard, NC 28712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,756 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,588 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,257 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8586-42-1284-000 |
| Primary APN | 8586-42-1284-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,756 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,588 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 70415370 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 50 RAILROAD AVE |
| City | BREVARD |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28712-3331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | RAILROAD AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | DILLS PROPERTY |
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BREVARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 960202 |
50 Railroad Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Transylvania County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 RAILROAD AVE, BREVARD, NC 28712-3331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20143066 |
| Deed Book / Page | 698 / 670 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Property Address | 50 RAILROAD AVE, BREVARD, NC 28712-3331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010240412 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2022 |
| Book Page | 1024/412 |
| Instrument | 2022001083 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RICHMOND, VA 23224 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 50 Railroad Ave was $2,257.
Source: Transylvania County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Brevard City |
| County | Transylvania County |
| Unified School District | Transylvania County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,257.00 | $549,840 Land $125,000 Building $424,840 | $549,840 Land $125,000 Building $424,840 |
| 2023 | $2,279.00 | $377,810 Land $125,000 Building $252,810 | $377,810 Land $125,000 Building $252,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 50 Railroad Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 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 50 Railroad Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BREVARD serves 11,336 people · EPA ID NC0188010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comporium Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 200 |
| Vyve Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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