Watauga County property record for 139 Forest Shadows Trl, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.63 acres (71,221 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $875 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1991-42-9343-000 |
| Primary APN | 1991-42-9343-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 71,221 sqft (1.63 acres) |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 92 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1841887 |
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| Street Address | 139 FOREST SHADOWS TRL |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-8013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.635A P022/200 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BRUSHY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
139 Forest Shadows Trl is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2021.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 139 FOREST SHADOWS TRL, VILAS, NC 28692-8013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022130417 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 139 FOREST SHADOWS TRL, VILAS, NC 28692-8013 |
| Document Number | 0022130417 |
| Book / Page | 2213 / 417 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 200 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 710079 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 139 FOREST SHADOWS TRL, VILAS, NC 28692-8013 |
| Document Number | 0000710080 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 710080 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 139 Forest Shadows Trl was $875, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $201,100 (-) Land $40,600 Building $160,500 | ||
| 2025 | $875.00 (+1.39%) | $201,100 Land $40,600 Building $160,500 | |
| 2024 | $863.00 | $201,100 Land $40,600 Building $160,500 | |
| 2023 | $201,100 Land $40,600 Building $160,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 139 Forest Shadows Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 139 Forest Shadows Trl is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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