Avery County property record for 236 Sam Brewer Rd, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,539 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.93 acres (40,511 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $514 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1836-00-79-0789-00000 |
| Primary APN | 1836-00-79-0789-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,539 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,539 sqft |
| Basement Area | 128 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,511 sqft (0.93 acres) |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Storage Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 72920 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 236 SAM BREWER RD |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657-9149 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NULL |
| Legal Description | GROUSE RIDGE LOT 1 PLAT 38-289A |
| Legal Subdivision | GROUSE RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWLAND NO. 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 930301 |
236 Sam Brewer Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Avery County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 263 SAM BREWER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-9149 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211578 |
| Deed Book / Page | 557 / 2216 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2010000187 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 236 SAM BREWER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-9149 |
| Document Number | 0000001578 |
| Book / Page | 557 / 2216 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 289A |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021001578 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $278.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 936, LINCOLNTON, NC 28093-0936 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 263 SAM BREWER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-9149 |
| Document Number | 0005572218 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 557/2218 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 236 SAM BREWER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-9149 |
| Document Number | 0005441756 |
| Book / Page | 000544 / 001756 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2854 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $119.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 26090 PHILADELPHIA CHURCH LINCOLNTON NC 28092, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 236 SAM BREWER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-9149 |
| Document Number | 0005441756 |
| Book / Page | 000544 / 001756 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2854 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $119.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 26090 PHILADELPHIA CHURCH BOGER CITY NC 28092, BOGER CITY, NC 28092 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 236 SAM BREWER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-9149 |
| Document Number | 0005320564 |
| Book / Page | 000532 / 000564 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2566 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $136.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 236 SAM BREWER RD NEWLAND NC 28657, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 236 Sam Brewer Rd was $514.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 | $514.00 | $128,600 Land $13,200 Building $115,400 | $128,600 Land $13,200 Building $115,400 |
| 2024 | $514.00 | ||
| 2023 | $514.00 | $128,600 (-) Land $13,200 Building $115,400 | $128,600 (-) Land $13,200 Building $115,400 |
| 2022 | $514.00 | $128,600 Land $13,200 Building $115,400 | $128,600 Land $13,200 Building $115,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 236 Sam Brewer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 236 Sam Brewer Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% 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 46% of the US · above 67% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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