Avery County property record for 144 Franklin Ln, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $185 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1800-00-97-0109-00000 |
| Primary APN | 1800-00-97-0109-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Basement Area | 96 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,916 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5997 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 144 FRANKLIN LN |
| City | SPRUCE PINE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28777 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NULL |
| Legal Description | NULL |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | INGALLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 930400 |
144 Franklin Ln is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Avery County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 160 TIMBERLINE TRL, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777-8403 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20216456 |
| Deed Book / Page | 567 / 2156 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005490811 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | FRANKLIN LN, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777 |
| Document Number | 0000006456 |
| Book / Page | 567 / 2156 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021006456 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $40.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5774 S US 19E HWY, NEWLAND, NC 28657-7304 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 160 TIMBERLINE TRL, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777-8403 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | FRANKLIN LN, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777 |
| Document Number | 0005490811 |
| Book / Page | 000549 / 000811 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5129 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5774 S US 19E HWY NEWLAND NC 286577304, NEWLAND, NC 28657-7304 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Franklin Ln was $185.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185.00 | $49,100 Land $10,900 Building $38,200 | $49,100 Land $10,900 Building $38,200 |
| 2024 | $185.00 | ||
| 2023 | $185.00 | $46,300 (-) Land $10,900 Building $35,400 | $46,300 (-) Land $10,900 Building $35,400 |
| 2022 | $185.00 | $46,300 Land $10,900 Building $35,400 | $46,300 Land $10,900 Building $35,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 144 Franklin Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 9, 2025 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2008–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| 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 144 Franklin Ln is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% 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 | 0.07% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE serves 5,661 people · EPA ID NC0161010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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