Watauga County property record for 231 Upper Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $89 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1950-37-7453-000 |
| Primary APN | 1950-37-7453-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Account Number | 1853583 |
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| Street Address | 231 UPPER GROUSE RIDGE RD |
| City | BEECH MOUNTAIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28604-8229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | BMR2 |
| Legal Description | GROUSE RIDGE 040 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROUSE RIDGE |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1078 |
| Census Tract | 921000 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4655 MATTHEWS MINT HILL RD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105-3644 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 14, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022721682 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2282 / 752 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 231 UPPER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8229 |
| Document Number | 0022820752 |
| Book / Page | 2282 / 752 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 139 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 721682 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 108 VILLAGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8233 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 231 UPPER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8229 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 231 UPPER GROUSE RIDGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8229 |
| Document Number | 0022040899 |
| Book / Page | 2204 / 899 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 139 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 708681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $40.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4655 MATTHEWS MINT HILL RD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105-3644 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 108 VILLAGE RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8233 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Beech Mountain Town |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,000 (-) Land $28,000 | ||
| 2025 | $89.00 | $28,000 (-) Land $28,000 | |
| 2024 | $28,000 Land $28,000 | ||
| 2023 | $28,000 Land $28,000 |
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 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2011–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TOWN OF BEECH MOUNTAIN serves 2,468 people · EPA ID NC0195104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 121 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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