203 Lake Rd, Beech Mountain (Banner Elk), NC 28604 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 203 Lake Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size0.44 acres (19,166 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$185,000 (Jan 2019)
Tax Bill$1,280 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Line of Credit
Dec 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1950-05-1307-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1950-05-1307-000
Alternative APN
  • 1786500

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,600 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,000 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area1,000 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area19,166 sqft (0.44 acres)
Patio Area920 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1786500
Street Address203 LAKE RD
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8117
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionCREEKRIDGE 057
Legal SubdivisionCREEKRIDGE
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1030
Census Tract921000

Owner

Source: Watauga County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address203 LAKE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8117
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 14, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
NEW PEOPLES BANK INC
Dec 7, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Dec 26, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Jan 10, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019675552
Deed Book / Page2009 / 429
Prior Transfer DateJul 1, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0012040423
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Property Address203 LAKE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8117
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address203 LAKE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8117

Mortgage

Document Number0022610667
DateMar 14, 2022
Book Page2261/667
Instrument718049
Lender
NameNEW PEOPLES BANK INC
TypeBank
AddressBRISTOL, VA 24201
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Property Address203 LAKE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8117
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0021470815
DateDec 7, 2020
Book Page2147/815
Instrument699235
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Property Address203 LAKE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8117
Document Number0020680770
Instrument DateDec 26, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address203 LAKE RD BEECH MOUNTAIN NC 28604, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604

Mortgage

Document Number0020680770
DateDec 31, 2019
Book Page002068/000770
Instrument686133
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueDec 30, 2039

January 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateJan 10, 2019
Property Address203 LAKE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8117
Document Number0020090429
Book / Page002009 / 000429
Instrument DateJan 3, 2019
Instrument675552
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$370.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address109 MEARLEAF PL HOLLY SPRINGS NC 275406114, HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540-6114

Mortgage

Document Number20090433
DateJan 10, 2019
Book Page002009/000433
Instrument675553
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 9, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025

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
2025$1,280.00 (-59.71%)$317,600 (-) Land $23,900 Building $293,700
2024$3,177.00$317,600 Land $23,900 Building $293,700
2023$317,600 Land $23,900 Building $293,700

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

Flood

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 Record
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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% 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 195 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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