Mitchell County property record for 196 Laurel Ave, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.519 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,394 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0787-02-88-0088 |
| Primary APN | 0787-02-88-0088 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.519 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 555784131 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 LAUREL AVE |
| City | SPRUCE PINE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28777 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF 226A LOT 24 BL 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MITCHELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASSY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3056 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Mitchell County records, as of October 16, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 5861 SW 83RD ST, MIAMI, FL 33143-8216 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 000657/860 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MITCHELL NC |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 196 LAUREL AVE, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777 |
| Document Number | 000657/860 |
| Book / Page | 657 / 860 |
| Map Reference | MB 135 PG 296 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001080 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $133.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15315 TWIN FIR RD, LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035-3539 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5861 SW 83RD ST, MIAMI, FL 33143-8216 |
Source: Mitchell County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mitchell County |
| Unified School District | Mitchell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,394.00 (+1.6%) | $217,900 (-) Land $50,000 Building $167,900 |
| 2023 | $1,372.00 | $217,900 Land $50,000 Building $167,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 2, 2018 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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: 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 | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LITTLE SWITZERLAND COMM ASSOC private · serves 300 people · EPA ID NC0156105 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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