Mitchell County property record for 172 Amethyst St, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,072 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0890-14-22-6970 |
| Primary APN | 0890-14-22-6970 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | 555781016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 172 AMETHYST ST |
| City | SPRUCE PINE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28777-2844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | MAP 4 BLK 3 LOT 2 BLEVINS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MITCHELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASSY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
172 Amethyst St, a duplex, is held in a trust since March 2017.
Source: Mitchell County records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 666, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777-0666 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 584/197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MITCHELL NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 172 AMETHYST ST, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777-2844 |
| Document Number | 584/197 |
| Book / Page | 584 / 197 |
| Map Reference | MB 366 PG 622 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017001766 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 666, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777-0666 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 172 Amethyst St was $1,072.
Source: Mitchell County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mitchell County |
| Municipality | Spruce Pine Town |
| Unified School District | Mitchell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,072.00 | $191,600 (-) Land $17,700 Building $173,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,072.00 | $191,600 Land $17,700 Building $173,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,072.00 | $191,600 Land $17,700 Building $173,900 | $191,600 Land $17,700 Building $173,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 172 Amethyst St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 2, 2018 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 172 Amethyst St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 SPRUCE PINE serves 5,661 people · EPA ID NC0161010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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