Swain County property record for 51 Laurel Dr, Whittier, NC 28789
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,738 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $559 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 760100497603 |
| Primary APN | 760100497603 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,738 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 924 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 543064 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 LAUREL DR |
| City | WHITTIER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28789-9249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20-OR-6189-CONLEYS CR LT 1 BIG LAUREL ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG LAUREL ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SWAIN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
51 Laurel Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Swain County records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 LAUREL DR, WHITTIER, NC 28789-9249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241018 |
| Deed Book / Page | 532 / 57 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Laurel Dr was $559.
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 | $559.00 | $108,530 Land $13,820 Building $94,710 | |
| 2025 | $108,530 Land $13,820 Building $94,710 | ||
| 2023 | $505.00 Additional exemption filed | $108,530 Land $13,820 Building $94,710 | $108,530 Land $13,820 Building $94,710 |
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 51 Laurel Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Ivan |
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 51 Laurel Dr is moderate, ranking above 59% 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 59% of the US · above 82% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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