Watauga County property record for 171 Hornbeam Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,308 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1950-43-0326-000 |
| Primary APN | 1950-43-0326-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 250 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 250 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 250 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Patio Area | 323 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1813499 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 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 097 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARTER HILLS |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1080 |
| 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 | 171 HORNBEAM RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020689676 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2089 / 303 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 171 HORNBEAM RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8105 |
| Document Number | 0020890303 |
| Book / Page | 2089 / 303 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 52 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 689676 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $270.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3941 CHESTNUT STREET EXT, 3941, HIGH POINT, NC 27265-8627 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 171 HORNBEAM RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8105 |
| Document Number | 689677 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 689677 |
| Name | LIFESTORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
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 | $343,600 (-8.47%) Land $18,200 Building $325,400 | ||
| 2025 | $1,308.00 | $375,400 (+18.01%) Land $18,200 Building $357,200 | |
| 2024 | $318,100 Land $18,200 Building $299,900 | ||
| 2023 | $318,100 Land $18,200 Building $299,900 |
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 80% of the US · lower than 76% 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 162 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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