Watauga County property record for 168 Hornbeam Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,783 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,072 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1950-43-2075-000 |
| Primary APN | 1950-43-2075-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,551 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 623 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 310 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 311 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 161 sqft |
| Patio Area | 286 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1571685 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 168 HORNBEAM RD |
| City | BEECH MOUNTAIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28604-8105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BMR2 |
| Legal Description | CHARTER HILLS B 106 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARTER HILLS |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 921000 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 565, BANNER ELK, NC 28604-0565 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Beech Mountain Town |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $281,600 (-6.51%) Land $17,400 Building $264,200 | ||
| 2025 | $1,072.00 | $301,200 (+7.04%) Land $17,400 Building $283,800 | |
| 2024 | $281,400 Land $17,400 Building $264,000 | ||
| 2023 | $281,400 Land $17,400 Building $264,000 |
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 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2011–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 |
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 66% of the US · above 46% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 BEECH MOUNTAIN serves 2,468 people · EPA ID NC0195104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 178 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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