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553 E Main St, Brevard, NC 28712 Property Records

Transylvania County property record for 553 E Main St, Brevard, NC 28712

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,298 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size0.3 acres (13,224 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$392,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill$1,671 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN8585-78-0892-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8585-78-0892-000
Alternative APNs
  • 70299200
  • 70603370
  • 70630760

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,298 sqft Heated Area
FlooringHardwood
Interior WallsCustom/Decorative
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Exterior MaterialStucco
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area13,224 sqft (0.3 acres)
View / LotWaterfront

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number70630760
Street Address553 E MAIN ST
CityBREVARD
StateNC
Zip28712-3838
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionEAST MAIN EXT
JurisdictionTRANSYLVANIA NC
Township / Civil DivisionBREVARD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
Census Tract960302

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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

553 E Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2025.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address553 E MAIN ST, BREVARD, NC 28712-3838
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband 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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 30, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 30, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 16, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20252484
Deed Book / Page1151 / 639
Prior Transfer DateApr 10, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0011110118
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionTRANSYLVANIA NC
Recording DateApr 10, 2024
Property Address553 E MAIN ST, BREVARD, NC 28712-3838
Document Number0011110118
Book / Page1111 / 118
Instrument DateApr 10, 2024
Instrument2024001619
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address180 HOUSTON PL, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-5502

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address124 SWANNANOA AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-4433

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 553 E Main St was $1,671, down 28.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
MunicipalityBrevard City
CountyTransylvania County
Unified School DistrictTransylvania County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,671.00 (-28.07%)$565,930 (-) Land $125,000 Building $440,930$565,930 (-) Land $125,000 Building $440,930
2025$2,323.00$565,930 Land $125,000 Building $440,930$565,930 Land $125,000 Building $440,930
2023$1,890.00$313,410 Land $100,000 Building $213,410$313,410 Land $100,000 Building $213,410

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 553 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 12 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies12 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 553 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 RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 95% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemCITY OF BREVARD
serves 11,336 people · EPA ID NC0188010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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

ProviderMax 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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