Transylvania County property record for 781 Cardinal Dr, Brevard, NC 28712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,623 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,711 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $570,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,949 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer May 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8574-99-2739-000 |
| Primary APN | 8574-99-2739-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,623 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 44,711 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 70583540 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 781 CARDINAL DR |
| City | BREVARD |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28712-4260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S C L122 CARDINAL DR |
| Legal Subdivision | ILLAHEE HILLS |
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CATHEYS CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
781 Cardinal Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2023.
Source: Transylvania County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 781 CARDINAL DR, BREVARD, NC 28712-4260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 13, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 13, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192369 |
| Deed Book / Page | 879 / 460 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0010810044 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 781 CARDINAL DR, BREVARD, NC 28712-4260 |
| Document Number | 0010810044 |
| Book / Page | 1081 / 44 |
| Map Reference | FILE 1 SL 73-73A |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023002761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 781 CARDINAL DR, BREVARD, NC 28712-4260 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 781 CARDINAL DR, BREVARD, NC 28712-4260 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 781 CARDINAL DR, BREVARD, NC 28712-4260 |
| Document Number | 0008790460 |
| Book / Page | 000879 / 000460 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2369 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,140.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 781 CARDINAL DR BREVARD NC 287124260, BREVARD, NC 28712-4260 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TRANSYLVANIA NC |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 781 CARDINAL DR, BREVARD, NC 28712-4260 |
| Document Number | 0008790456 |
| Book / Page | 000879 / 000456 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2368 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,140.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 10125 CROSSTOWN CIR #380 EDEN PRAIRIE MN 553443318, 380, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344-3318 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 781 Cardinal Dr was $3,949.
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 | $3,949.00 | $821,900 (-) Land $60,000 Building $761,900 | $821,900 (-) Land $60,000 Building $761,900 |
| 2025 | $3,949.00 | $821,900 Land $60,000 Building $761,900 | $821,900 Land $60,000 Building $761,900 |
| 2023 | $3,671.00 | $557,650 (-) Land $50,000 Building $507,650 | $557,650 (-) Land $50,000 Building $507,650 |
| 2022 | $3,671.00 | $557,650 Land $50,000 Building $507,650 | $557,650 Land $50,000 Building $507,650 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 781 Cardinal Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 781 Cardinal Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% 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 58 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 |
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