Watauga County property record for 159 Lam's Way, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,742 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,471 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1981-61-3751-000 |
| Primary APN | 1981-61-3751-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,742 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Patio Area | 394 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1523569 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 LAMS WAY |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-8020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T-10 LITTLE BAVARIA |
| Legal Subdivision | LITTLE BAVARIA |
| Legal Tract | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAUGA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 LAMS WAY, VILAS, NC 28692-8020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $368,700 (-) Land $39,800 Building $328,900 | ||
| 2025 | $1,471.00 | $368,700 (-) Land $39,800 Building $328,900 | |
| 2024 | $368,700 Land $39,800 Building $328,900 | ||
| 2023 | $368,700 Land $39,800 Building $328,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 74% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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