126 Rhododendron Dr, Beech Mountain (Banner Elk), NC 28604 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 126 Rhododendron Dr, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.33 acres (14,375 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$4,500 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill$16 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Sale
Jul 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1941-51-8752-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1941-51-8752-000
Alternative APN
  • 1814253

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures

Exterior

Lot Area14,375 sqft (0.33 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number1814253
Street Address126 RHODODENDRON DR
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8175
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionWESTRIDGE AA 271
Legal SubdivisionWESTRIDGE
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract921000

Owner

126 Rhododendron Dr, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.

Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1187 SANDLER RIDGE RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32317-9432
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 26, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 23, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 26, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 26, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 15, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2020691732
Deed Book / Page2101 / 848
Prior Transfer DateJul 16, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0020380624
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateJun 26, 2020
Property Address126 RHODODENDRON DR, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8175
Document Number0021010848
Book / Page002101 / 000848
Instrument DateJun 24, 2020
Instrument691732
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$9.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1187 SANDLER RIDGE RD TALLAHASSEE FL 323179432, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32317-9432

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateJul 23, 2019
Property Address126 RHODODENDRON DR, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8175
Document Number0020380624
Book / Page002038 / 000624
Instrument DateJul 16, 2019
Instrument680912
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 31, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1329 BEDFORD DR MELBOURNE FL 329401988, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1988

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Rhododendron Dr was $16, down 51.5% from the year before.

Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

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
2026$5,100 (-) Land $5,100
2025$16.00 (-51.52%)$5,100 Land $5,100
2024$33.00$5,100 Land $5,100
2023$5,100 Land $5,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 126 Rhododendron Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2011.

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 File
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

Wildfire risk around 126 Rhododendron Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% 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 124 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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