Watauga County property record for 1196 Laurel Fork Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 922 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (33,106 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $597 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1990-59-6261-000 |
| Primary APN | 1990-59-6261-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 922 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 922 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,106 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1764112 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1196 LAUREL FORK RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9175 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BRUSHY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1196 LAUREL FORK RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9175 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016650748 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1878 / 478 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $597.00 | $127,500 (-) Land $29,500 Building $98,000 | |
| 2024 | $127,500 Land $29,500 Building $98,000 | ||
| 2023 | $127,500 Land $29,500 Building $98,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2024 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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