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

Watauga County property record for 131 Lower Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Square Footage2,240 sqft Living Area
Lot Size11,326 sqft (0.26 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$307,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$1,683.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1950-37-2202-000
Alternative APN
  • 1817854

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,240 sqft Living Area
1st Floor896 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area448 sqft Basement
Finished Basement448 sqft Finished
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area11,326 sqft (0.26 acres)
Patio Area366 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
Heating FuelElectric Heating Fuel
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Account Number1817854
Street Address131 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8125
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCHARTER HILLS C 385
Legal SubdivisionCHARTER HILLS
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Minor Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1026
Census Tract921000

Owner

Source: Watauga County records · APN 1950-37-2202-000

Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address131 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 04, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Dec 02, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 20, 2018Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
CAROLINA TRUST BANK
Feb 05, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 04, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 04, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2020699200
Deed Book / Page2147 / 613
Prior Transfer DateNov 20, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0021460746
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateDec 04, 2020
Property Address131 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125
Document Number0021470613
Book / Page2147 / 613
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 35
Instrument DateNov 25, 2020
Instrument699200
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$614.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address41 WISTERIA DR, DEBARY, FL 32713-2444

Mortgage

Document Number699201
DateDec 04, 2020
Instrument699201
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2051

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateDec 02, 2020
Property Address131 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125
Document Number0021460746
Book / Page002146 / 000746
Instrument DateNov 20, 2020
Instrument699084
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3104 4TH ST SW HICKORY NC 28602, HICKORY, NC 28602

November 2018: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateNov 20, 2018
Property Address131 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125
Document Number0020020720
Book / Page2002 / 0720
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 35
Instrument DateNov 20, 2018
Instrument674274
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$300.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address7701 AIRPORT CENTER DR, 7701, GREENSBORO, NC 27409-9047

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address310 4TH ST SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-2819

Mortgage

Document Number674275
DateNov 20, 2018
Instrument674275
Lender
NameCAROLINA TRUST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateFeb 05, 2018
Property Address131 LOWER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8125
Document Number0019590235
Book / Page001959 / 000235
Instrument DateNov 07, 2017
Instrument665973
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 19, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$351.78
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address7701 AIRPORT CENTER DR #4B GREENSBORO NC 274099047, 4B, GREENSBORO, NC 27409-9047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Watauga County records · Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
MunicipalityBeech Mountain Town
CountyWatauga County
Unified School DistrictWatauga County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,683.00 (-62.39%)$451,700 (-) Land $20,300 Building $431,400
2024$4,475.00$451,700 Land $20,300 Building $431,400
2023$451,700 Land $20,300 Building $431,400

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Watauga County (37189C), updated May 17, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 34% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 2,500 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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