9 Blackbear Ln, Sapphire, NC 28774 Property Records

Transylvania County property record for 9 Blackbear Ln, Sapphire, NC 28774

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,246 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size	0.22 acres (9,393 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$5,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill	$868 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`8511-58-4959-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8511-58-4959-000`
Alternative APN	`70526820`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	1,246 sqft Heated Area
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1983
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Exterior Material	Wood
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	9,393 sqft (0.22 acres)
View / Lot	Waterfront

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	70526820
Street Address	9 BLACKBEAR LN
City	SAPPHIRE
State	NC
Zip	28774-7900
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	B I L006 BW DR
Legal Subdivision	BEAR WALLOW SPRINGS
Jurisdiction	TRANSYLVANIA NC
Township / Civil Division	HOGBACK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	960601

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	73 AZALEA RD, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-9725
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 1, 1999
Deed Document Number	2021984
Deed Book / Page	964 / 824
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TRANSYLVANIA NC
Recording Date	Feb 5, 2021
Property Address	9 BLACKBEAR LN, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774-7900
Document Number	0009640803
Book / Page	964 / 803
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 126
Instrument Date	Feb 2, 2021
Instrument	2021000982
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 13, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$290.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4 WOODLAND DR, 4, SHREWSBURY, PA 17361-1210

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9 BLACKBEAR LN, SAPPHIRE, NC 28774

Mortgage

Document Number	2021000983
Date	Feb 5, 2021
Instrument	2021000983

Lender

Name	STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2041

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$868.00 (+41.14%)	$180,710 (+93.25%) Land $20,000 Building $160,710	$180,710 (+93.25%) Land $20,000 Building $160,710
2023	$615.00	$93,510 Land $13,750 Building $79,760	$93,510 Land $13,750 Building $79,760

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

Flood

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.07% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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	SAPPHIRE LAKES DEVELOPMENT private · serves 724 people · EPA ID NC0188127
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	May 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line inventory Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting	4 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Comporium Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 200

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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