118 Locust Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain (Banner Elk), NC 28604 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 118 Locust Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.27 acres (11,761 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$325,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill$55 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Sale
Sep 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1950-26-3796-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1950-26-3796-000
Alternative APN
  • 1814053

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures

Exterior

Lot Area11,761 sqft (0.27 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1814053
Street Address118 LOCUST RIDGE RD
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8124
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionCHARTER HILLS C 442
Legal SubdivisionCHARTER HILLS
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1026
Census Tract921000

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address831 SPINNAKER DR E, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019-5026
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 15, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 7, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020691219
Deed Book / Page2098 / 719
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateJun 15, 2020
Property Address118 LOCUST RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8124
Document Number0020980719
Book / Page002098 / 000719
Instrument DateJun 11, 2020
Instrument691219
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 28, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$650.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address831 SPINNAKER DR E HOLLYWOOD FL 330195026, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019-5026

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateSep 7, 2018
Property Address118 LOCUST RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8124
Document Number0019910350
Book / Page001991 / 000350
Instrument DateSep 7, 2018
Instrument672133
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$519.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address7797 RINEHART DR BOYNTON BEACH FL 334376367, BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437-6367

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$17,500 (-) Land $17,500
2025$55.00$17,500 (-) Land $17,500
2024$17,500 Land $17,500
2023$17,500 Land $17,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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 65% of the US · above 48% 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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