123 Thistle Ln, Beech Mountain (Banner Elk), NC 28604 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 123 Thistle Ln, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 960 sqft · built 2020
Lot Size0.42 acres (18,295 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$382,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$1,453 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1940-56-4846-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1940-56-4846-000
Alternative APN
  • 1818556

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures16 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area960 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area960 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2020
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area18,295 sqft (0.42 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1818556
Street Address123 THISTLE LN
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-9166
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionLAUREL GAP 262
Legal SubdivisionLAUREL GAP
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1034
Census Tract921000

Owner

Source: Watauga County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address4804 SANDBERRY LN, RALEIGH, NC 27613-8536
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 15, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE
Apr 16, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021701058
Deed Book / Page2159 / 72
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateJan 15, 2021
Property Address123 THISTLE LN, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-9166
Document Number0021590072
Book / Page2159 / 72
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 210
Instrument DateJan 11, 2021
Instrument701058
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2021
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$764.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4804 SANDBERRY LN, RALEIGH, NC 27613-8536

Mortgage

Document Number701059
DateJan 15, 2021
Instrument701059
Lender
NameNOVUS HOME MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051

April 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateApr 16, 2020
Property Address123 THISTLE LN, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-9166
Document Number0020860667
Book / Page002086 / 000667
Instrument DateApr 14, 2020
Instrument689274
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$48.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address364 LOCKWOOD LN NW SUPPLY NC 28462, SUPPLY, NC 28462

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025

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
2025$1,453.00$392,100 (-) Land $14,000 Building $378,100
2024$392,100 Land $14,000 Building $378,100
2023$392,100 Land $14,000 Building $378,100

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
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 85 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

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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