Avery County property record for 2016 Sugar Mountain Dr, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 1981 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $311,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,717 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75278 |
| Primary APN | 75278 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 75278 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2016 SUGAR MOUNTAIN DR |
| City | SUGAR MOUNTAIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28604-9885 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SM WEST HIGHLANDS LOT 28 PLAT 3-27 |
| Legal Subdivision | SM WEST HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANNER ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
2016 Sugar Mountain Dr, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2728 DERBY GLEN WAY, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-3532 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0005581951 |
| Deed Book / Page | 558 / 1951 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2016 SUGAR MOUNTAIN DR, SUGAR MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-9885 |
| Document Number | 0000002041 |
| Book / Page | 558 / 1951 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021002041 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $622.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 COUNTRY LN, 120, NEWLAND, NC 28657-9043 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2728 DERBY GLEN WAY, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-3532 |
| Document Number | 0005581954 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 558/1954 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.25% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 9.25% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2016 Sugar Mountain Dr was $1,717.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Municipality | Sugar Mountain Village |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,717.00 | $252,600 Land $37,500 Building $215,100 | $252,600 Land $37,500 Building $215,100 |
| 2023 | $1,010.00 | $252,600 (-) Land $37,500 Building $215,100 | $252,600 (-) Land $37,500 Building $215,100 |
| 2022 | $1,010.00 | $252,600 Land $37,500 Building $215,100 | $252,600 Land $37,500 Building $215,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2016 Sugar Mountain Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 9, 2025 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 46 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1997–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 16 |
| 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 2016 Sugar Mountain Dr is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SUGAR MOUNTAIN UTILITY private · serves 3,226 people · EPA ID NC0106107 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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, 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 32 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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