198 Rhododendron Dr, Beech Mountain (Banner Elk), NC 28604 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 198 Rhododendron Dr, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.26 acres (11,326 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$13 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1941-43-2508-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1941-43-2508-000
Alternative APN
  • 1799535

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures

Exterior

Lot Area11,326 sqft (0.26 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1799535
Street Address198 RHODODENDRON DR
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8175
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionWESTRIDGE AA 169
Legal SubdivisionWESTRIDGE
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract921000

Owner

198 Rhododendron Dr, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2019.

Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address108 HAZEL LN, BRUNSWICK, GA 31523-9348
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateMay 13, 2019
Transfer Doc0020310324
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateJun 6, 2019
Property Address198 RHODODENDRON DR, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8175
Document Number0020310324
Book / Page002031 / 000324
Instrument DateMay 13, 2019
Instrument679555
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address108 HAZEL LN BRUNSWICK GA 315239348, BRUNSWICK, GA 31523-9348

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Rhododendron Dr was $13.

Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
MunicipalityBeech Mountain Town
CountyWatauga County
Unified School DistrictWatauga County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,400 (-) Land $4,400
2025$13.00$4,400 Land $4,400
2024$4,400 Land $4,400
2023$4,400 Land $4,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 198 Rhododendron Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2011.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 16 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2011–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 5
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2020

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

Wildfire risk around 198 Rhododendron Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF BEECH MOUNTAIN
serves 2,468 people · EPA ID NC0195104
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Skyline Telephone
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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