Watauga County property record for 126 Lower Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,172 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1950-37-4096-000 |
| Primary APN | 1950-37-4096-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Patio Area | 247 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1814545 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 126 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD |
| City | BEECH MOUNTAIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28604-8125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BMR2 |
| Legal Description | CHARTER HILLS C 300 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARTER HILLS |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1079 |
| Census Tract | 921000 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6152 WILLOW GLEN DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-3661 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALPHA MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020692425 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2106 / 176 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 126 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125 |
| Document Number | 0021060176 |
| Book / Page | 2106 / 176 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 105 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 692425 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $470.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8916 SCOTCH CASTLE DR, 8916, RALEIGH, NC 27612-1943 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 6152 WILLOW GLEN DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28412-3661 |
| Document Number | 0000692426 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 692426 |
| Name | ALPHA MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 126 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125 |
| Document Number | 0019230791 |
| Book / Page | 001923 / 000791 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 659244 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8916 SCOTCH CASTLE DR RALEIGH NC 276121943, RALEIGH, NC 27612-1943 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Beech Mountain Town |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,172.00 | $280,500 (-) Land $25,400 Building $255,100 | |
| 2024 | $280,500 Land $25,400 Building $255,100 | ||
| 2023 | $280,500 Land $25,400 Building $255,100 |
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 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2011–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF BEECH MOUNTAIN serves 2,468 people · EPA ID NC0195104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 121 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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