Avery County property record for 168 Galax Loop, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $695 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42991 |
| Primary APN | 42991 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 292 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 42991 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 168 GALAX LOOP |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LH LAUREL HILLS 074-75B 10-78 & 23-26 |
| Legal Subdivision | LH LAUREL HILLS |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | PINEOLA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3101 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
Source: Avery County records · APN 42991
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 213 PARK CIR, SHELBY, NC 28150-4836 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0003663027 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $695.00 | $173,800 (-) Land $20,000 Building $153,800 | $173,800 (-) Land $20,000 Building $153,800 |
| 2023 | $695.00 (-5.05%) | $173,800 (-) Land $20,000 Building $153,800 | $173,800 (-) Land $20,000 Building $153,800 |
| 2022 | $732.00 | $173,800 Land $20,000 Building $153,800 | $173,800 Land $20,000 Building $153,800 |
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 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 293 locations within half a mile of this property.
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