Transylvania County property record for 54 The Rapids, Sapphire, NC 28774
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,700 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 1.72 acres (74,923 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,653 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8501-59-5125-000 |
| Primary APN | 8501-59-5125-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,700 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 74,923 sqft (1.72 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 69975040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 THE RPDS |
| City | SAPPHIRE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28774 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L002R THE RAPIDS ROAD 1.72 |
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HOGBACK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 960601 |
54 The Rapids is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 1998.
Source: Transylvania County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5245 GREEN OAK CT, SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30327-4902 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 436 / 152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 54 The Rapids was $4,653.
Source: Transylvania County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania County |
| Unified School District | Transylvania County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,653.00 | $968,540 Land $220,000 Building $748,540 | $968,540 Land $220,000 Building $748,540 |
| 2023 | $3,890.00 | $590,990 Land $200,000 Building $390,990 | $590,990 Land $200,000 Building $390,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 54 The Rapids 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 risk around 54 The Rapids is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 45 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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