104 Lower Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain (Banner Elk), NC 28604 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 104 Lower Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,620 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.35 acres (15,246 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$430,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill$2,016 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Line of Credit
Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1950-46-3206-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1950-46-3206-000
Alternative APN
  • 1815709

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,620 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,292 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area15,246 sqft (0.35 acres)
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area380 sqft
Patio Area414 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1815709
Street Address104 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8125
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionCHARTER HILLS C 304
Legal SubdivisionCHARTER HILLS
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1079
Census Tract921000

Owner

Source: Watauga 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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address104 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 23, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
NEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Aug 31, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LIFESTORE BANK
Aug 19, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
THE FIDELITY BANK
Aug 13, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 19, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020694514
Deed Book / Page2118 / 765
Prior Transfer DateAug 19, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0020430495
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateJun 23, 2026
Property Address104 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125
Document Number0000760763
Book / Page2490 / 607
Instrument DateJun 15, 2026
Instrument2026760763
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address104 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125

Mortgage

Document Number0000760763,
DateJun 23, 2026
Book Page2490/607
Instrument2026760763
Lender
NameNEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJul 13, 2046
Interest
Rate6.36%
Max Rate-1%

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateAug 31, 2020
Property Address104 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125
Document Number0021180765
Book / Page2118 / 765
Map ReferenceMB 18 PG 418
Instrument DateAug 28, 2020
Instrument694514
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$860.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1334 MOORESBORO RD, 1334, SHELBY, NC 28150-9577

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address715 SHANNON LN, HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX 75077-7029

Mortgage

Document Number0021180768
DateAug 31, 2020
Book Page2118/768
Instrument694515
Lender
NameLIFESTORE BANK
TypeBank
AddressWEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2050

August 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateAug 19, 2019
Property Address104 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125
Document Number0020430495
Book / Page2043 / 0495
Map ReferenceMB 18 PG 418
Instrument DateAug 19, 2019
Instrument681757
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3323 HUMPHRIES RD, SHELBY, NC 28150-9563

Mortgage

Document Number0000681758
DateAug 19, 2019
Instrument681758
Lender
NameTHE FIDELITY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueSep 1, 2034

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateAug 13, 2019
Property Address104 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125
Document Number0020420238
Book / Page002042 / 000238
Instrument DateAug 5, 2019
Instrument681542
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 21, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3323 HUMPHRIES RD SHELBY NC 281509563, SHELBY, NC 28150-9563

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
MunicipalityBeech Mountain Town
CountyWatauga County
Unified School DistrictWatauga County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$598,100 (-) Land $26,100 Building $572,000
2025$2,016.00 (-65.78%)$598,100 (-) Land $26,100 Building $572,000
2024$5,892.00$598,100 Land $26,100 Building $572,000
2023$598,100 Land $26,100 Building $572,000

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 May 17, 2024 · 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 Record
median of 16 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2011–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 5
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2020

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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemTOWN OF BEECH MOUNTAIN
serves 2,468 people · EPA ID NC0195104
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 121 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Skyline Telephone
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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