Watauga County property record for 182 Palmers Peak, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,566 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.974 acres (42,427 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,702 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1982-71-1014-000 |
| Primary APN | 1982-71-1014-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,566 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,567 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,643 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 657 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 42,427 sqft (0.974 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 402 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1810240 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 182 PALMERS PEAK |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-8412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL ONE, PB26 PG252 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BRUSHY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
182 Palmers Peak is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 182 PALMERS PEAK, VILAS, NC 28692-8412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NASA FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019683049 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2050 / 830 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 182 PALMERS PEAK, VILAS, NC 28692-8412 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0022230582 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2223/582 |
| Instrument | 711783 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 182 PALMERS PEAK, VILAS, NC 28692-8412 |
| Document Number | 0020500830 |
| Book / Page | 2050 / 0830 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 252 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 683049 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $590.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 207 NEW MARKET CTR, 207, BOONE, NC 28607-3993 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 182 PALMERS PEAK ROAD, VILAS, NC 28692-8412 |
| Document Number | 683050 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 683050 |
| Name | NASA FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 182 Palmers Peak was $1,702.
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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $431,300 (-) Land $18,800 Building $412,500 | ||
| 2025 | $1,702.00 | $431,300 Land $18,800 Building $412,500 | |
| 2024 | $431,300 Land $18,800 Building $412,500 | ||
| 2023 | $431,300 Land $18,800 Building $412,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 182 Palmers Peak in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 28 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 182 Palmers Peak is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
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 43 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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