178 Hornbeam Rd, Beech Mountain (Banner Elk), NC 28604 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 178 Hornbeam Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,874 sqft · built 1995
Lot Size0.41 acres (17,860 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$360,000 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill$1,642 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1950-43-1541-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1950-43-1541-000
Alternative APN
  • 1800187

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,874 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,483 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1995
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area17,860 sqft (0.41 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
PorchPorch
Porch Area535 sqft
Patio Area336 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1800187
Street Address178 HORNBEAM RD
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8105
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionCHARTER HILLS B 096
Legal SubdivisionCHARTER HILLS
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1063
Census Tract921000

Owner

Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address6090 BRUSH ARBOR CT, GREENSBORO, NC 27455-8327
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 19, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
QUICKEN LNS
Jun 5, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 19, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 19, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019680805
Deed Book / Page2038 / 183
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateJul 19, 2019
Property Address178 HORNBEAM RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8105
Document Number0020380183
Book / Page002038 / 000183
Instrument DateJul 8, 2019
Instrument680805
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 31, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$720.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6090 BRUSH ARBOR CT GREENSBORO NC 274558327, GREENSBORO, NC 27455-8327

Mortgage

Document Number20380186
DateJul 19, 2019
Book Page002038/000186
Instrument680806
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 18, 2049

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Property Address178 HORNBEAM RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8105
Document Number0019240067
Instrument DateJun 5, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2018
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address178 HORNBEAM RD BEECH MOUNTAIN NC 286048105, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8105

Mortgage

Document Number0019240067
DateJun 19, 2017
Book Page001924/000067
Instrument659286
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 18, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
MunicipalityBeech Mountain Town
CountyWatauga County
Unified School DistrictWatauga County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$480,500 (-) Land $19,900 Building $460,600
2025$1,642.00$480,500 (-) Land $19,900 Building $460,600
2024$480,500 Land $19,900 Building $460,600
2023$480,500 Land $19,900 Building $460,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 16 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2011–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 5
Most Recent ClaimFeb 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF BEECH MOUNTAIN
serves 2,468 people · EPA ID NC0195104
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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