Watauga County property record for 198 Wilcox Dr, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,937 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,032 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1982-79-1690-000 |
| Primary APN | 1982-79-1690-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,937 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Basement Area | 830 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 830 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 372 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 76 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1847621 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 WILCOX DR |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-8942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S R 421 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COVE CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 920400 |
198 Wilcox Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 EVENING SHADE DR, BOONE, NC 28607-8627 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022450242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 198 WILCOX DR, VILAS, NC 28692-8942 |
| Document Number | 0022450242 |
| Book / Page | 2245 / 242 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 715297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 198 WILCOX DR, 198, VILAS, NC 28692-8942 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 EVENING SHADE DR, BOONE, NC 28607-8627 |
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 | $252,600 (-) Land $24,000 Building $228,600 | ||
| 2025 | $252,600 Land $24,000 Building $228,600 | ||
| 2024 | $1,032.00 | $252,600 Land $24,000 Building $228,600 | |
| 2023 | $252,600 Land $24,000 Building $228,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 Wilcox Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 198 Wilcox Dr is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · above 72% 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 47 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 |
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