127 Sassafras, Deep Gap, NC 28618 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 127 Sassafras, Deep Gap, NC 28618

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,552 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size	0.528 acres (23,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$112,000 (Oct 2013)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2858-99-0364-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2858-99-0364-000`
Alternative APNs	`2858899289000` `1746203`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,552 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	784 sqft
Basement Area	784 sqft
Finished Basement	432 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	23,000 sqft (0.528 acres)
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	304 sqft
Patio Area	340 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Electric
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1746203
Street Address	127 SASSAFRAS
City	DEEP GAP
State	NC
Zip	28618-9704
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	INSTRUMENT OF COMBINATION 1699/357 LOT 8R
Legal Subdivision	HORSE SHOE RIDGE POWDER HORN MOUNTAIN
Legal Lot Number	8R
Jurisdiction	WATAUGA NC
Township / Civil Division	ELK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1048
Census Tract	920702

Owner

127 Sassafras is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2013.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	127 SASSAFRAS, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-9704
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 22, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 22, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2013621614
Deed Book / Page	1727 / 470
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WATAUGA NC
Recording Date	Jul 18, 2022
Property Address	127 SASSAFRAS, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-9704
Document Number	0022870136
Book / Page	2287 / 136
Map Reference	MB 23 PG 359
Instrument Date	Jul 18, 2022
Instrument	722471
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	CORPORATE SETTLEMENT SLN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$200.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	43 AUTUMN RUN ROAD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust
Address	680 WKING ST #512 # 512, 512, BOONE, NC 28607

Mortgage

Document Number	0022870142
Date	Jul 18, 2022
Book Page	2287/142
Instrument	722473

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA
Type	Bank
Address	HAYS, NC 28635

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	235 Months
Due	Feb 16, 2042

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Watauga County
Unified School District	Watauga County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$255,800 (-) Land $26,300 Building $229,500
2025	$255,800 Land $26,300 Building $229,500
2024		$255,800 Land $26,300 Building $229,500
2023	$255,800 Land $26,300 Building $229,500

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 127 Sassafras in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2024.

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 13 policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	13 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (2024)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event	Tropical Storm Helene, Sep 2024 · 3 claims

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 127 Sassafras 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 Risk	Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 System	POWDER HORN MOUNTAIN private · serves 548 people · EPA ID NC0195122
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Sep 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Skyline Telephone Fiber	2,000 / 2,000

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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