178 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 178 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Architecture StyleConventional
Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Square Footage912 sqft Living Area
Lot Size33,977 sqft (0.78 acres)
Last Sale$248,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$535.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1953-77-9171-000
Alternative APNs
  • 1610022
  • 1847888

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area912 sqft Living Area
1st Floor768 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialAsbestos Exterior
Foundation TypeNo Foundation Foundation
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area33,977 sqft (0.78 acres)
Patio Area60 sqft Patio
Porch1 Porch
Porch Area144 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Account Number1847888
Street Address178 JOHN SHELL RD
CitySUGAR GROVE
StateNC
Zip28679-9500
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSR 1208
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Minor Civil DivisionBEAVERDAM
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2017
Census Tract920200

Owner

Source: Watauga County records · APN 1953-77-9171-000

Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1700 COPPERHEAD HOLLOW RD, MOUNTAIN CITY, TN 37683-6610
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 22, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Jan 06, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Jul 23, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Dec 31, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STATE EMPLOYEES CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 06, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 06, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2022715802
Deed Book / Page2248 / 186
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateJul 22, 2026
Property Address178 JOHN SHELL RD, SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679-9500
Document Number0000761659
Book / Page2494 / 858
Instrument DateJul 10, 2026
Instrument2026761659
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$52,520.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address178 JOHN SHELL RD, SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679-9500

Mortgage

Document Number0000761660,
DateJul 22, 2026
Instrument2026761660
Lender
NameUNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.52%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateJan 06, 2022
Property Address178 JOHN SHELL RD, SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679-9500
Document Number0022480186
Book / Page2248 / 186
Instrument DateJan 05, 2022
Instrument715802
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$496.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address680 JOHN SHELL RD, 680, SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679-9502

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1700 COPPERHEAD HOLLOW RD, MOUNTAIN CITY, TN 37683-6610

Mortgage

Document Number0000715803
DateJan 06, 2022
Instrument715803
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2052

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Property Address178 JOHN SHELL RD, SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679-9500
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0019830542
DateJul 23, 2018
Book Page1983/0542
Instrument670700
Lender
NameUNITED COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressBLOWING ROCK, NC 28605
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJun 30, 2023

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Property Address178 JOHN SHELL RD, SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679-9500
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0020690018
DateDec 31, 2019
Book Page2069/0018
Instrument686166
Lender
NameSTATE EMPLOYEES CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressRALEIGH, NC 27611
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.37%
Change Frequency5 Years
Min Rate At Change3.25%
Index5-Year CMT
Max Rate6%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Watauga County records · Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$535.00$114,200 (-) Land $17,100 Building $97,100
2024$114,200 Land $17,100 Building $97,100
2023$114,200 Land $17,100 Building $97,100

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