Avery County property record for 118 Butternut Ln, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,914 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,157 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,500 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $963 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Nov 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1844-06-38-8965-00000 |
| Primary APN | 1844-06-38-8965-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,914 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Board & Batten |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,157 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Deck Area | 411 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 44 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 70556 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 118 BUTTERNUT LN |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657-8214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NULL |
| Legal Description | LH HIGHLAND HILLS REV 95 PLAT 35-50 |
| Legal Subdivision | LH HIGHLAND HILLS |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | PINEOLA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3104 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
118 Butternut Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2022.
Source: Avery County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 BUTTERNUT LN, NEWLAND, NC 28657-8214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer USAA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20186000 |
| Deed Book / Page | 526 / 1175 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005303 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 118 BUTTERNUT LN, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0000005303 |
| Book / Page | 581 / 1745 |
| Map Reference | MB 35 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022005303 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 BUTTERNUT LN, 118, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 BUTTERNUT LN, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0005811749 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 581/1749 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 118 BUTTERNUT LN, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0005261175 |
| Book / Page | 000526 / 001175 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6000 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 19 FIREWEED PL CLAYTON NC 275274565, CLAYTON, NC 27527-4565 |
| Document Number | 5261177 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 000526/001177 |
| Instrument | 6001 |
| Name | USAA |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 19, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 118 Butternut Ln was $963.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $963.00 | $240,900 Land $37,500 Building $203,400 | $240,900 Land $37,500 Building $203,400 |
| 2023 | $963.00 | $240,900 Land $37,500 Building $203,400 | $240,900 Land $37,500 Building $203,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 118 Butternut Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 9, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 47 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 47 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 116 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 116 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 118 Butternut Ln is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LINVILLE LAND HARBOR private · serves 2,280 people · EPA ID NC0106104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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