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

Watauga County property record for 125 Lower Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size0.36 acres (15,682 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$415,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$1,181 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2018 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1950-36-3978-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1950-36-3978-000
Alternative APNs
  • 1784816
  • 1857634

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,600 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,000 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area1,000 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area15,682 sqft (0.36 acres)
Patio Area400 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1857634
Street Address125 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8125
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionCHARTER HILLS C 288
Legal SubdivisionCHARTER HILLS
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1026
Census Tract921000

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2615 ALBATROSS LN, MATTHEWS, NC 28104-3429
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 24, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
SKYLA FCU
Oct 12, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BRANCH BK&TR
Aug 20, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023729555
Deed Book / Page2325 / 208
Prior Transfer DateAug 13, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0019880091
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateMar 24, 2023
Property Address125 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125
Document Number0023250208
Book / Page2325 / 208
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 106
Instrument DateMar 13, 2023
Instrument729555
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 4, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$830.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5635 SW 108TH CT, MIAMI, FL 33173-1219

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2615 ALBATROSS LN, MATTHEWS, NC 28104-3429

Mortgage

Document Number0000729556
DateMar 24, 2023
Instrument729556
Lender
NameSKYLA FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.24%
Type Change DateApr 1, 2030
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3.5%
Max Rate At Change7.24%
Index1-Year T-Bill
Margin2
Max Rate10.9%

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Property Address125 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125
Document Number0019990665
Instrument DateOct 12, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2018
Title CompanyACCURATE EQUITY GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address125 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD BEECH MOUNTAIN NC 286048125, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125

Mortgage

Document Number0019990665
DateOct 30, 2018
Book Page001999/000665
Instrument673711
Lender
NameBRANCH BK&TR
TypeBank
AddressWHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateAug 20, 2018
Property Address125 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125
Document Number0019880091
Book / Page001988 / 000091
Instrument DateAug 13, 2018
Instrument671529
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address5635 SW 108TH CT MIAMI FL 331731219, MIAMI, FL 33173-1219

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$1,181.00 (-58.09%)$280,500 (-) Land $26,700 Building $253,800
2024$2,818.00$280,500 Land $26,700 Building $253,800
2023$280,500 Land $26,700 Building $253,800

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 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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)
Loretto Telephone Company
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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