Watauga County property record for 185 Bear Paw Rd, Deep Gap, NC 28618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,523 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.73 acres (31,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,218 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2859-82-6476-000 |
| Primary APN | 2859-82-6476-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,523 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,269 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,799 sqft (0.73 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 588 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1748467 |
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| Street Address | 185 BEAR PAW RD |
| City | DEEP GAP |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28618-9328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L0T 39 DEER RUN |
| Legal Subdivision | DEER RUN |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 920702 |
Source: Watauga County records · APN 2859-82-6476-000
Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 555 CORAL RIDGE RD, ATLANTIC BEACH, NC 28512-6901 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0017390877 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Watauga County records · Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 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 | $1,218.00 (+4%) | $273,700 (-) Land $23,500 Building $250,200 | |
| 2024 | $870.00 | $273,700 Land $23,500 Building $250,200 | |
| 2023 | $273,700 Land $23,500 Building $250,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 17, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Loretto Telephone Company Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
Based on FCC filings for 37 locations within half a mile of this property.
No cell data coverage reported
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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