156 Chestnut Way Rd, Beech Mountain (Banner Elk), NC 28604 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 156 Chestnut Way Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 896 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size0.31 acres (13,504 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$908 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1940-97-9168-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1940-97-9168-000
Alternative APN
  • 1582873

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area896 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area896 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area13,504 sqft (0.31 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area100 sqft
Patio Area674 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1582873
Street Address156 CHESTNUT WAY RD
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8051
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionCREEKRIDGE 152
Legal SubdivisionCREEKRIDGE
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1028
Census Tract921000

Owner

Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 28, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34688-0028
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateFeb 17, 2026
Transfer Doc0024730623
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateFeb 25, 2026
Property Address156 CHESTNUT WAY RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8051
Document Number0024730623
Book / Page2473 / 623
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 85
Instrument DateFeb 17, 2026
Instrument757730
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 9, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 28, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34688-0028

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 28, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34688-0028

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$249,400 (-) Land $17,900 Building $231,500
2025$908.00 (-73.92%)$249,400 (-28.54%) Land $17,900 Building $231,500
2024$3,481.00$349,000 Land $17,900 Building $331,100
2023$349,000 Land $17,900 Building $331,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 68 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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