Watauga County property record for 171 Circle Dr W, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,055 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 2.12 acres (92,565 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,536 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1991-06-0030-000 |
| Primary APN | 1991-06-0030-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,055 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,989 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,996 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,996 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,996 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 92,565 sqft (2.12 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1853856 |
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| Street Address | 171 CIRCLE DR W |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9566 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BRUSHY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
171 Circle Dr W is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 CIRCLE DR W, VILAS, NC 28692-9566 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022722248 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2285 / 831 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 171 CIRCLE DR W, VILAS, NC 28692-9566 |
| Document Number | 0022850831 |
| Book / Page | 2285 / 831 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 722248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $940.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14027 SPRINGWATER DR, 14027, MATTHEWS, NC 28105-3909 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 171 CIRCLE DR W, VILAS, NC 28692-9566 |
| Document Number | 0000722249 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 722249 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Circle Dr W was $1,536.
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 | $386,200 (-) Land $33,400 Building $352,800 | ||
| 2025 | $1,536.00 | $386,200 Land $33,400 Building $352,800 | |
| 2024 | $386,200 Land $33,400 Building $352,800 | ||
| 2023 | $321,300 Land $33,400 Building $287,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Circle Dr W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 171 Circle Dr W is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 80 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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