Swain County property record for 5236 Ela Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,106 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 2.04 acres (89,037 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,141 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 669402468369 |
| Primary APN | 669402468369 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,106 sqft Total Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 89,037 sqft (2.04 acres) |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 536764 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5236 ELA RD |
| City | BRYSON CITY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28713-7870 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20-OB-2311-2 RIVERS LODGE |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERS LODGE |
| Jurisdiction | SWAIN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLESTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 940100 |
Source: Swain County records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5280 ELA RD, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713-7870 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,141.00 (+13.76%) | $209,390 (-) Land $90,960 Building $118,430 | |
| 2025 | $209,390 (-) Land $90,960 Building $118,430 | ||
| 2023 | $1,003.00 Additional exemption filed | $209,390 Land $90,960 Building $118,430 | $209,390 Land $90,960 Building $118,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 12, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 78% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SMOKY MTN COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES private · serves 318 people · EPA ID NC0187128 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| 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 | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Cable | 1,000 / 25 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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