Avery County property record for 228 Utopia Ln, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,688 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 1.09 acres (47,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $862 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25939 |
| Primary APN | 25939 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,688 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,344 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 47,480 sqft (1.09 acres) |
| Deck Area | 982 sqft |
| Patio Area | 982 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 25939 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 UTOPIA LN |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0023 0102 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | PINEOLA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 930400 |
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 104, CROSSNORE, NC 28616-0104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000287984 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $862.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $215,700 (-) Land $15,700 Building $200,000 | $215,700 (-) Land $15,700 Building $200,000 |
| 2023 | $862.00 (+99.08%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $215,700 (-) Land $15,700 Building $200,000 | $215,700 (-) Land $15,700 Building $200,000 |
| 2022 | $433.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $215,700 Land $15,700 Building $200,000 | $215,700 Land $15,700 Building $200,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2001–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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