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

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

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.34 acres (14,810 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$5,500 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$67 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1950-27-1702-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1950-27-1702-000
Alternative APN
  • 1818191

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures

Exterior

Lot Area14,810 sqft (0.34 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1818191
Street Address203 LOCUST RIDGE RD
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8034
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionCHARTER HILLS C 481
Legal SubdivisionCHARTER HILLS
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1024
Census Tract921000

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address611 RUTLEDGE WAY, EVANS, GA 30809-8262
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020699716
Deed Book / Page2150 / 789
Prior Transfer DateApr 22, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0015690700
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateDec 15, 2020
Property Address203 LOCUST RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8034
Document Number0021500789
Book / Page002150 / 000789
Instrument DateDec 14, 2020
Instrument699716
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$11.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address611 RUTLEDGE WAY EVANS GA 308098262, EVANS, GA 30809-8262

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$21,200 (-) Land $21,200
2025$67.00 (-51.45%)$21,200 (-) Land $21,200
2024$138.00$21,200 Land $21,200
2023$21,200 Land $21,200

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 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 68 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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