Avery County property record for 171 River Rd, Newland, NC 28657 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 801 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,286 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $416 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Sale Sep 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 1844-06-29-8297-00000 |
| Primary APN | 1844-06-29-8297-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 801 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 801 sqft |
| Basement Area | 187 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,286 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| View / Lot | River |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 187 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 83422 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 RIVER RD |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LH LINVILLE MEAD 080 PLAT 14-30 |
| Legal Subdivision | LH LINVILLE MEAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | PINEOLA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3043 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
Source: Avery County records · APN 1844-06-29-8297-00000
Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 373 THE VINES BLVD, MARSHALL, NC 28753-0840 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 21, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 08, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20252800 |
| Deed Book / Page | 610 / 1635 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 03, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005314 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 171 RIVER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0000002800 |
| Book / Page | 610 / 1635 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025002800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $240.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 404 FORESTDALE DR, JAMESTOWN, NC 27282-9632 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 373 THE VINES BLVD, MARSHALL, NC 28753-0840 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 171 RIVER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0000005314 |
| Book / Page | 581 / 1783 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 03, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022005314 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5717 CHESTER ST, 5717, ARLINGTON, TN 38002-9382 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 404 FORESTDALE DR, JAMESTOWN, NC 27282-9632 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 171 RIVER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 2021002955 |
| Book / Page | 560 / 1737 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021002955 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 29 BEACHWOOD W, ISLE OF PALMS, SC 29451-3834 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 08, 2021 |
| Property Address | 171 RIVER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0000000785 |
| Book / Page | 556 / 710 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000785 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 404 FORESTDALE DR, JAMESTOWN, NC 27282-9632 |
Source: Avery County records · Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $416.00 (-30.67%) | $162,400 (+8.27%) Land $31,500 Building $130,900 | $162,400 (+8.27%) Land $31,500 Building $130,900 |
| 2023 | $600.00 | $150,000 Land $35,000 Building $115,000 | $150,000 Land $35,000 Building $115,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Avery County (37011C), updated January 9, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 6% of the US · above 4% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,030 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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