538 E Main St, Brevard, NC 28712 Property Records

Transylvania County property record for 538 E Main St, Brevard, NC 28712

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,288 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.92 acres (40,269 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$80,000 (May 2006)
Tax Bill	$1,298 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2018 Mortgage Jul 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`8585-68-8853-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8585-68-8853-000`
Alternative APNs	`70123590` `70598350`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	3,288 sqft Heated Area
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Exterior Material	Stucco
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	40,269 sqft (0.92 acres)
View / Lot	Waterfront
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	70598350
Street Address	538 E MAIN ST
City	BREVARD
State	NC
Zip	28712-3839
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	L1 WILSON DR
Jurisdiction	TRANSYLVANIA NC
Township / Civil Division	BREVARD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1017
Census Tract	960302

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the East Main Street Historic District listed 2009 · 16 contributing resources · NRIS 09000638

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

538 E Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2006.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	538 E MAIN ST, BREVARD, NC 28712-3839
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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
Jun 28, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STEPHEN C & DOROTHY K MARCINKO
Jul 10, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 9, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 9, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20063932
Deed Book / Page	348 / 138
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TRANSYLVANIA NC
Property Address	538 E MAIN ST, BREVARD, NC 28712-3839
Document Number	0008460634
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 17, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	538 E MAIN ST BREVARD NC 287123839, BREVARD, NC 28712-3839

Mortgage

Document Number	0008460634
Date	Jun 29, 2018
Book Page	000846/000634
Instrument	3200

Lender

Name	STEPHEN C & DOROTHY K MARCINKO
Address	538 E MAIN ST, BREVARD, NC 28712-3839

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 28, 2048

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	TRANSYLVANIA NC
Recording Date	Jul 10, 2017
Property Address	538 E MAIN ST, BREVARD, NC 28712-3839
Document Number	0008100353
Book / Page	000810 / 000353
Instrument Date	Jul 6, 2017
Instrument	3527
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 1, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	538 E MAIN ST BREVARD NC 287123839, BREVARD, NC 28712-3839

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 538 E Main St was $1,298.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,298.00	$628,100 Land $137,500 Building $490,600	$628,100 Land $137,500 Building $490,600
2023	$1,510.00	$495,660 Land $160,000 Building $335,660	$495,660 Land $160,000 Building $335,660

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 538 E Main St 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 12 policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	12 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 538 E Main St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 95% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 288 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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Vyve Broadband.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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