171 Chestnut Way Rd, Beech Mountain (Banner Elk), NC 28604 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 171 Chestnut Way Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.38 acres (16,553 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$23,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill$67 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1940-97-7626-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1940-97-7626-000
Alternative APNs
  • 1621731
  • 1855565

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures

Exterior

Lot Area16,553 sqft (0.38 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number1855565
Street Address171 CHESTNUT WAY RD
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8051
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionCREEKRIDGE 215
Legal SubdivisionCREEKRIDGE
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1030
Census Tract921000

Owner

171 Chestnut Way Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2023.

Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address505 BEACHLAND BLVD, 1STE1, VERO BEACH, FL 32963-1710
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 18, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 18, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 22, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023730165
Deed Book / Page2328 / 139
Prior Transfer DateAug 29, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000182940
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateApr 18, 2023
Property Address171 CHESTNUT WAY RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8051
Document Number0023280139
Book / Page2328 / 139
Map ReferenceMB 29 PG 277
Instrument DateApr 10, 2023
Instrument730165
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 4, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$46.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4077 PRESERVATION CIR, MELBOURNE, FL 32934-7902

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address2632 SEA ISLAND DR, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301-1589

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Chestnut Way Rd was $67.

Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
MunicipalityBeech Mountain Town
CountyWatauga County
Unified School DistrictWatauga County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$21,200 (-) Land $21,200
2025$67.00$21,200 Land $21,200
2024$21,200 Land $21,200
2023$19,800 Land $19,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 171 Chestnut Way Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2011.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 16 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2011–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 5
Most Recent ClaimFeb 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 171 Chestnut Way Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF BEECH MOUNTAIN
serves 2,468 people · EPA ID NC0195104
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Skyline Telephone
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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