Avery County property record for 254 River Rd, Newland, NC 28657 · Last verified February 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
| Square Footage | 816 sqft Heated Area |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $417.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 78812 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Foundation Type | Footing Foundation |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft Deck |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 156 sqft Patio |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 179 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | None Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 78812 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 254 RIVER RD |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation |
| Legal Description | LH LINVILLE MEAD 073 0004 0087 |
| Legal Subdivision | LH LINVILLE MEAD |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Minor Civil Division | PINEOLA |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3042 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
Source: Avery County records · APN 78812
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Verified Secondary Owners |
| Mailing Address | 16015 HIGHWAY 601, MIDLAND, NC 28107-9274 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 4 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Deed Doc Number | 2026000229 |
| Deed Book / Page | 616 / 2016 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 254 RIVER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0000000229 |
| Book / Page | 616 / 2016 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 87 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000229 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7201 AIRLIE PL, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-3780 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16015 HIGHWAY 601, MIDLAND, NC 28107-9274 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 254 RIVER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0000006173 |
| Book / Page | 583 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022006173 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 MOURNE ROUGE RD, 243, WILKESBORO, NC 28697-7357 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 7201 AIRLIE PL, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-3780 |
Source: Avery County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $417.00 (-33.49%) | $104,300 (-33.52%) Land $31,500 Building $72,800 | $104,300 (-33.52%) Land $31,500 Building $72,800 |
| 2023 | $627.00 | $156,900 Land $35,000 Building $121,900 | $156,900 Land $35,000 Building $121,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Avery County (37011C), updated January 9, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 35% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,381 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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