Watauga County property record for 168 Laurel Fork Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,384 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 6.78 acres (295,337 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $560,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,722 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1991-62-7995-000 |
| Primary APN | 1991-62-7995-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,384 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 653 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 653 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 295,337 sqft (6.78 acres) |
| Garage Area | 575 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 465 sqft |
| Patio Area | 342 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1767827 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 168 LAUREL FORK RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9167 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NEW TRACT P 24/160 |
| Legal Tract | P |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BRUSHY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 168 LAUREL FORK RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9167 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017657714 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1915 / 601 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 168 LAUREL FORK RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9167 |
| Document Number | 0019150601 |
| Book / Page | 1915 / 0601 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 657714 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 168 LAUREL FORK RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9167 |
| Document Number | 0019150606 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1915/0606 |
| Instrument | 657715 |
| Name | LIFESTORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
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 | $689,700 (-) Land $94,400 Building $595,300 | ||
| 2025 | $2,722.00 | $689,700 (-) Land $94,400 Building $595,300 | |
| 2024 | $689,700 Land $94,400 Building $595,300 | ||
| 2023 | $689,700 Land $94,400 Building $595,300 |
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 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 60 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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