138 Lower Snowbird Trl, Beech Mountain (Banner Elk), NC 28604 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 138 Lower Snowbird Trl, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.35 acres (15,246 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$26,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$16 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Transfer
Aug 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1940-55-7564-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1940-55-7564-000
Alternative APNs
  • 1597723
  • 1854734

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures16 Plumbing Fixtures

Exterior

Lot Area15,246 sqft (0.35 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1854734
Street Address138 LOWER SNOWBIRD TRL
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8126
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionBUCKEYE GAP 035
Legal SubdivisionBUCKEYE GAP
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1050
Census Tract921000

Owner

Source: Watauga County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12241 COUNTRY EAGLE LN, CAPE CORAL, FL 33909-3009
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 23, 2022Gift Deed, Transfer
Aug 30, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021710665
Deed Book / Page2217 / 5
Last Transfer DateAug 23, 2022
Transfer Doc0022930649
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2022: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGift Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateAug 23, 2022
Property Address138 LOWER SNOWBIRD TRL, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8126
Document Number0022930649
Book / Page2293 / 649
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 38
Instrument DateAug 23, 2022
Instrument723645
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address12261 COUNTRY EAGLE LN, CAPE CORAL, FL 33909-3009

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12241 COUNTRY EAGLE LN # EN, EN, CAPE CORAL, FL 33909-3009

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateAug 30, 2021
Property Address138 LOWER SNOWBIRD TRL, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8126
Document Number0022170005
Book / Page2217 / 5
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 38
Instrument DateAug 19, 2021
Instrument710665
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$52.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address524 RIBAULT AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32118-4755

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address12261 COUNTRY EAGLE LN, CAPE CORAL, FL 33909-3009

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$5,200 (-) Land $5,200
2025$16.00 (-68%)$5,200 (-) Land $5,200
2024$50.00$5,200 Land $5,200
2023$5,200 Land $5,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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 Record
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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% 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 85 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

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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