53 Running Fox Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774 Property Records

Transylvania County property record for 53 Running Fox Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774

Property Summary

Property Type	Commercial
Details	4 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,479 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size	3.3 acres (143,748 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,700,000 (Nov 2025)
Tax Bill	$8,082 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2025 Sale Apr 2024 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`8511-25-8930-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8511-25-8930-000`
Alternative APNs	`70510430` `70604490`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	5.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	4,479 sqft Heated Area
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1994
Effective Year Built	Effective 2010
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Cathedral/Clerestory
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	143,748 sqft (3.3 acres)
View / Lot	Waterfront

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	70604490
Street Address	53 RUNNING FOX RD
City	SAPPHIRE
State	NC
Zip	28774-6201
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail
Legal Description	RUNNING FOX RD L2F-RR 3.30
Legal Subdivision	SAPPHIRE LAKES
Jurisdiction	TRANSYLVANIA NC
Township / Civil Division	HOGBACK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	960601

Owner

53 Running Fox Rd, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.

Source: Transylvania County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2068 WILLBROOK LN, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29466-8669
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 19, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Apr 29, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 17, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 19, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 19, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 29, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20255471
Deed Book / Page	1169 / 576
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TRANSYLVANIA NC
Recording Date	Nov 19, 2025
Property Address	53 RUNNING FOX RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-6201
Document Number	0011690576
Book / Page	1169 / 576
Map Reference	MB 1113 PG 27-29
Instrument Date	Nov 14, 2025
Instrument	2025005471
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 28, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$3,400.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2068 WILLBROOK LN, MT PLEASANT, SC 29466-8669

April 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TRANSYLVANIA NC
Recording Date	Apr 29, 2024
Property Address	53 RUNNING FOX RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-6201
Document Number	0011130027
Book / Page	1113 / 27
Instrument Date	Apr 29, 2024
Instrument	2024001950
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 21, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$3,490.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9011 WILDLIFE LOOP, SARASOTA, FL 34238-4003

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	5265 INDIAN OCEAN LOOP, TAVARES, FL 32778-9257

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TRANSYLVANIA NC
Recording Date	Jun 17, 2020
Property Address	53 RUNNING FOX RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-6201
Document Number	0009250626
Book / Page	925 / 626
Map Reference	FILE 11 SL 646
Instrument Date	Jun 17, 2020
Instrument	2020003116
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 13, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,190.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	530 LADY ST UNIT 203, 530, COLUMBIA, SC 29201-6011

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	53 RUNNING FOX RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-6201

Mortgage

Document Number	2020003117
Date	Jun 17, 2020
Instrument	2020003117

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Running Fox Rd was $8,082.

Source: Transylvania County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Transylvania County
Unified School District	Transylvania County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,082.00	$1,682,190 (-) Land $130,680 Building $1,551,510	$1,682,190 (-) Land $130,680 Building $1,551,510
2025	$8,082.00	$1,682,190 Land $130,680 Building $1,551,510	$1,682,190 Land $130,680 Building $1,551,510
2023	$5,323.00	$808,630 Land $150,000 Building $658,630	$808,630 Land $150,000 Building $658,630

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 53 Running Fox Rd 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
Nearby Flood Policies	4 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

Wildfire risk around 53 Running Fox Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.08% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Comporium Cable	2,000 / 200
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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