Watauga County property record for 126 Falcon View Dr, Banner Elk, NC 28604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.64 acres (27,878 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $959 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1879-07-5139-000 |
| Primary APN | 1879-07-5139-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,878 sqft (0.64 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1612682 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 126 FALCON VIEW DR |
| City | BANNER ELK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28604-9335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SR 1131 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAWNEEHAW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 920900 |
126 Falcon View Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2005.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2186, BANNER ELK, NC 28604-2186 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011390736 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Falcon View Dr was $959, up 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $229,400 (-) Land $37,300 Building $192,100 | ||
| 2025 | $959.00 (+1.27%) | $229,400 Land $37,300 Building $192,100 | |
| 2024 | $947.00 | $229,400 Land $37,300 Building $192,100 | |
| 2023 | $229,400 Land $37,300 Building $192,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 126 Falcon View Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 30 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 File median of 11 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 units insured incl. 15 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 30 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 30 |
| 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 126 Falcon View Dr is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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