Watauga County property record for 178 Cole Dr, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 6.13 acres (267,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1982-55-4139-000 |
| Primary APN | 1982-55-4139-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 267,197 sqft (6.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 300 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 117 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1032309 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 COLE DR |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9586 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | T-1 P022/122 REMAINING ACREAGE |
| Legal Subdivision | REMAINING ACREAGE |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BRUSHY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 COLE DR, VILAS, NC 28692-9586 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $473,520 (-) Land $57,900 Building $415,620 | |
| 2025 | $473,520 (-) Land $57,900 Building $415,620 | |
| 2024 | $473,520 Land $57,900 Building $415,620 | |
| 2023 | $473,520 Land $57,900 Building $415,620 |
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 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1998–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 28 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 79% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 28 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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