Watauga County property record for 196 Blue Meadow Dr, Deep Gap, NC 28618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 1.28 acres (55,757 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $972 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2951-14-1065-000 |
| Primary APN | 2951-14-1065-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 55,757 sqft (1.28 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 396 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1817240 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 BLUE MEADOW DR |
| City | DEEP GAP |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28618-9516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 BLUE MEADOWS |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUE MEADOW |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | STONY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 920701 |
196 Blue Meadow Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 BLUE MEADOW DR, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-9516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LIFESTORE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020697559 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2137 / 814 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 196 BLUE MEADOW DR, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-9516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE GURANTY, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196 BLUE MEADOW DR, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-9516 |
| Document Number | 0023640892 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2364/892 |
| Instrument | 737082 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27603 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 196 BLUE MEADOW DR, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-9516 |
| Document Number | 0021370814 |
| Book / Page | 2137 / 814 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 42 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 697559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $480.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18473 SW 88TH PL, 18473, CUTLER BAY, FL 33157-7160 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196 BLUE MEADOW DR, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-9516 |
| Document Number | 697560 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 697560 |
| Name | LIFESTORE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Blue Meadow Dr was $972.
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 | $233,000 (-) Land $35,100 Building $197,900 | ||
| 2025 | $972.00 | $233,000 Land $35,100 Building $197,900 | |
| 2024 | $233,000 Land $35,100 Building $197,900 | ||
| 2023 | $233,000 Land $35,100 Building $197,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Blue Meadow Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 12 |
| 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 196 Blue Meadow Dr is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · above 70% 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 54 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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