Avery County property record for 159 Snowshoe Loop, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1987 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $578 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80197 |
| Primary APN | 80197 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 308 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 308 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 356 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 80197 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 SNOWSHOE LOOP |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LH MTN VIEW 101 PLAT 4-65 |
| Legal Subdivision | LH MTN VIEW |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | PINEOLA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3084 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
Source: Avery County records · APN 80197
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 3404 WANDERING MDWS, AUSTIN, TX 78746-1650 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FIRST CMNTY BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 02, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000591543 |
| Deed Book / Page | 591 / 543 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 SNOWSHOE LOOP, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0000003392 |
| Book / Page | 591 / 543 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 G 65 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023003392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $760.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3404 WANDERING MDWS, AUSTIN, TX 78746-1650 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 SNOWSHOE LOOP, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0005412004 |
| Book / Page | 000541 / 002004 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $295.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4351 SEA CV NEW SMYRNA BEACH FL 321693937, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32169-3937 |
| Document Number | 5412006 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 000541/002006 |
| Instrument | 1483 |
| Name | FIRST CMNTY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BLUEFIELD, VA 24605 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 23, 2050 |
Source: Avery County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $578.00 | $144,700 (-) Land $30,000 Building $114,700 | $144,700 (-) Land $30,000 Building $114,700 |
| 2023 | $578.00 | $144,700 (-) Land $30,000 Building $114,700 | $144,700 (-) Land $30,000 Building $114,700 |
| 2022 | $144,700 Land $30,000 Building $114,700 | $144,700 Land $30,000 Building $114,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 9, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 47 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 47 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 116 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 116 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 383 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LINVILLE LAND HARBOR private · serves 2,280 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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