Watauga County property record for 1535 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 522 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 5.38 acres (234,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1974-68-4892-000 |
| Primary APN | 1974-68-4892-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 522 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 396 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 396 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 234,614 sqft (5.38 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1616797 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | FORK RIDGE RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT TWO P24/091 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAVERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 920200 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 12, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 5, SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679-0005 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0001185253 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $129,600 Land $49,300 Building $80,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 18 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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