961 Ecusta Rd, Brevard, NC 28712 Property Records

Transylvania County property record for 961 Ecusta Rd, Brevard, NC 28712

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.22 acres (9,431 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$73,500 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill	$678 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`8596-49-5834-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8596-49-5834-000`
Alternative APN	`70483740`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,056 sqft Heated Area
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wood
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	9,431 sqft (0.22 acres)
View / Lot	Waterfront

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	70483740
Street Address	961 ECUSTA RD
City	BREVARD
State	NC
Zip	28712-7582
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	ECUSTA RD
Jurisdiction	TRANSYLVANIA NC
Township / Civil Division	BREVARD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1028
Census Tract	960301

Owner

961 Ecusta Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2018.

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	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	961 ECUSTA RD, BREVARD, NC 28712-7582
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20185664
Deed Book / Page	861 / 395
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 25, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	0005330016
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TRANSYLVANIA NC
Recording Date	Nov 1, 2018
Property Address	961 ECUSTA RD, BREVARD, NC 28712-7582
Document Number	0008610395
Book / Page	000861 / 000395
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2014
Instrument	5664
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 12, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	961 ECUSTA RD BREVARD NC 287127582, BREVARD, NC 28712-7582

Mortgage

Document Number	8610397
Date	Nov 1, 2018
Book Page	000861/000397
Instrument	5665

Lender

Name	OFELIA LOPEZ
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 961 Ecusta Rd was $678.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$678.00	$165,330 Land $30,000 Building $135,330	$165,330 Land $30,000 Building $135,330
2023	$502.00	$83,280 Land $30,000 Building $53,280	$83,280 Land $30,000 Building $53,280

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 961 Ecusta Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 26, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 26 policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	26 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	19 (2013–2024)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event	Tropical Storm Helene, Sep 2024 · 17 claims

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 961 Ecusta Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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	CITY OF BREVARD serves 11,336 people · EPA ID NC0188010
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Aug 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Comporium Cable	2,000 / 200
Vyve Broadband Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20