Watauga County property record for 1644 Joe Shoemaker Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,384 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $605 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1983-64-6259-000 |
| Primary APN | 1983-64-6259-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,384 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 640 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 640 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 640 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1039775 |
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| Street Address | 1644 JOE SHOEMAKER RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SR 1306 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COVE CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 920200 |
1644 Joe Shoemaker Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1644 JOE SHOEMAKER RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9147 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1644 Joe Shoemaker Rd was $605.
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 | $266,000 (-) Land $16,200 Building $249,800 | ||
| 2025 | $605.00 | $266,000 Land $16,200 Building $249,800 | |
| 2024 | $266,000 Land $16,200 Building $249,800 | ||
| 2023 | $266,000 Land $16,200 Building $249,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1644 Joe Shoemaker Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 9 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1644 Joe Shoemaker Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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