139 Sassafrass Rd, Beech Mountain (Banner Elk), NC 28604 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 139 Sassafrass Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.52 acres (22,651 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$19,500 (Dec 2007)
Tax Bill$24 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1941-30-8039-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1941-30-8039-000
Alternative APN
  • 1630429

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures

Exterior

Lot Area22,651 sqft (0.52 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1630429
Street Address139 SASSAFRASS RD
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8178
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionRIDGEVIEW WOOD 3 477
Legal SubdivisionRIDGEVIEW WOOD
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract921000

Owner

139 Sassafrass Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2007.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address416 N RIDGE AVE, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083-3533
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 11, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 11, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 14, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2007159660
Deed Book / Page1339 / 744
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 139 Sassafrass Rd was $24.

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$7,700 (-) Land $7,700
2025$24.00$7,700 Land $7,700
2024$7,700 Land $7,700
2023$7,700 Land $7,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 139 Sassafrass Rd 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 139 Sassafrass Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% 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 25 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 only, no 5G reported

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