Watauga County property record for 184 Birch Ln, Deep Gap, NC 28618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,492 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.99 acres (43,124 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $12 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2859-31-7348-000 |
| Primary APN | 2859-31-7348-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,492 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,292 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,124 sqft (0.99 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 250 sqft |
| Patio Area | 820 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1855799 |
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| Street Address | 184 BIRCH LN |
| City | DEEP GAP |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28618-9330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 75 & 76 LAUREL RIDGE |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 75-76 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 920702 |
Source: Watauga County records · APN 2859-31-7348-000
Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 MAKERS WAY, GARNER, NC 27529-9251 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 05, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Sep 05, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 05, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025753153 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2448 / 910 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0023020586 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 05, 2025 |
| Property Address | 184 BIRCH LN, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-9330 |
| Document Number | 0024480910 |
| Book / Page | 2448 / 910 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 157 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 753153 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $690.00 |
| 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 | 50 MAKERS WAY, GARNER, NC 27529-9251 |
| Document Number | 0000753154 |
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| Date | Sep 05, 2025 |
| Instrument | 753154 |
| Name | FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 184 BIRCH LN, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-9330 |
| Document Number | 0023020586 |
| Book / Page | 2302 / 586 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 157 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 725327 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3504 MARTIN AVE, 3504, GREENSBORO, NC 27405-3536 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3504 MARTIN AVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27405-3536 |
Source: Watauga County records · Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12.00 (-99.22%) | $358,700 (-) Land $28,300 Building $330,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,548.00 | $358,700 (-) Land $28,300 Building $330,400 | $358,700 Land $28,300 Building $330,400 |
| 2023 | $358,700 Land $28,300 Building $330,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Watauga County (37189C), updated May 17, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 371899207021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 36 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Loretto Telephone Company Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Wilkes Telephone Membership.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | POWDER HORN MOUNTAIN private · serves 548 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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