Mitchell County property record for 161 Walnut Ave, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,927 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,247 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0890-13-22-3579 |
| Primary APN | 0890-13-22-3579 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,927 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | 555785385 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 WALNUT AVE |
| City | SPRUCE PINE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28777-2738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WALNUT AVENUE |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVID H S TAPPAN |
| Jurisdiction | MITCHELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASSY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Mitchell County records, as of October 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 WALNUT AVE, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777-2738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 484 / 397 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 451/390 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MITCHELL NC |
| Property Address | 161 WALNUT AVE, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777-2738 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 WALNUT AVE, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777-2738 |
| Document Number | 000647/268 |
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| Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 647/268 |
| Instrument | 2022002237 |
| Name | UNITED COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Jul 8, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Mitchell County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mitchell County |
| Municipality | Spruce Pine Town |
| Unified School District | Mitchell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,247.00 | $222,800 (-) Land $16,000 Building $206,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,247.00 | $222,800 (-) Land $16,000 Building $206,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,247.00 | $222,800 Land $16,000 Building $206,800 | $222,800 Land $16,000 Building $206,800 |
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 2, 2018 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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