Transylvania County property record for 73 Azalea Rd, Sapphire, NC 28774
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,040 sqft · built 1950 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,370 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8511-66-0949-000 |
| Primary APN | 8511-66-0949-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,040 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 70481230 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 73 AZALEA RD |
| City | SAPPHIRE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28774-9725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | B A L2,3 & 16-S AZALEA RD |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR WALLOW SPRINGS SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HOGBACK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 960601 |
Source: Transylvania County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 73 AZALEA RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-9725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED COMMUNITY BANK |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 7, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20184623 |
| Deed Book / Page | 855 / 442 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Property Address | 73 AZALEA RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-9725 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 73 AZALEA RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-9725 |
| Document Number | 0010230555 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 1023/555 |
| Instrument | 2022000934 |
| Name | UNITED COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CASHIERS, NC 28717 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Jan 20, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 73 AZALEA RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-9725 |
| Document Number | 0009780251 |
| Book / Page | 978 / 251 |
| Map Reference | FILE 21 SL 148 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021003110 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $14.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1649, BREVARD, NC 28712-1649 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 73 AZALEA RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-9725 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 73 AZALEA RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-9725 |
| Document Number | 0008550442 |
| Book / Page | 855 / 442 |
| Map Reference | FILE 18 SL 275 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018004623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $170.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1036 COX LAKE RD, 1036, BELTON, SC 29627-8832 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 BONANZA DR, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-8750 |
| Document Number | 2018004624 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018004624 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2038 |
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 | $2,370.00 (+67.85%) | $493,240 (+129.8%) Land $25,000 Building $468,240 | $493,240 (+129.8%) Land $25,000 Building $468,240 |
| 2023 | $1,412.00 | $214,640 Land $30,000 Building $184,640 | $214,640 Land $30,000 Building $184,640 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Comporium Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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