Surry County property record for 173 Higher Ground Ln, Lowgap, NC 27024
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 1.67 acres (72,745 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,220 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4070-00-15-8309 |
| Primary APN | 4070-00-15-8309 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 72,745 sqft (1.67 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 592 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 100109013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 HIGHER GROUND LN |
| City | LOWGAP |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27024-7177 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG |
| Legal Description | LT 35 S-3 BLUE RIDGE VIEWPB 20 PG 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUE RIDGE VIEW ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | SURRY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | STEWARTS CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 930804 |
Source: Surry County records, as of November 21, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 173 HIGHER GROUND LN, LOWGAP, NC 27024-7177 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0016040151 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1604 / 0151 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SURRY NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 173 HIGHER GROUND LN, LOWGAP, NC 27024-7177 |
| Document Number | 01604/0151 |
| Book / Page | 1604 / 0151 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 173 HIGHER GROUND LN, LOWGAP, NC 27024-7177 |
Source: Surry County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry County |
| Unified School District | Surry County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,220.00 (+41.37%) | $194,110 (+24.03%) Land $13,000 Building $181,110 | $194,110 (+24.03%) Land $13,000 Building $181,110 |
| 2023 | $863.00 | $156,500 Land $13,200 Building $143,300 | $156,500 Land $13,200 Building $143,300 |
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 January 11, 2026 · 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 |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surry Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Fastlink Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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