Watauga County property record for 227 Katbird Ln, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,753 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 3.75 acres (163,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,922 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1991-55-2880-000 |
| Primary APN | 1991-55-2880-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,753 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 121 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 967 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 163,350 sqft (3.75 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 416 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1843651 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 227 KATBIRD LN |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-8932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 421 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BRUSHY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4037 |
| Census Tract | 920400 |
227 Katbird Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4920 RALEIGH RD, BENSON, NC 27504-7015 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021711107 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2219 / 581 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 227 KATBIRD LN, VILAS, NC 28692-8932 |
| Document Number | 0022190581 |
| Book / Page | 2219 / 581 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 711107 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $950.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 ROBIN HOOD LN, 608, ANDERSON, SC 29621-3436 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4920 RALEIGH RD, BENSON, NC 27504-7015 |
| Document Number | 0000711108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 711108 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 227 Katbird Ln was $1,922.
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 | $478,300 (-) Land $83,000 Building $395,300 | ||
| 2025 | $1,922.00 | $478,300 Land $83,000 Building $395,300 | |
| 2024 | $478,300 Land $83,000 Building $395,300 | ||
| 2023 | $478,300 Land $83,000 Building $395,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 227 Katbird Ln 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 227 Katbird Ln is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 28 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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