Watauga County property record for 256 Elk Ln, Deep Gap, NC 28618 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $338 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 2940-81-7737-000 |
| Primary APN | 2940-81-7737-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1546910 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 ELK LN |
| City | DEEP GAP |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28618-9611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SR 1570 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 920702 |
Source: Watauga County records · APN 2940-81-7737-000
Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 258 ELK LN, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-9611 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Watauga County records · Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 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 | $338.00 | $106,000 (-) Land $14,400 Building $91,600 | |
| 2024 | $106,000 Land $14,400 Building $91,600 | ||
| 2023 | $106,000 Land $14,400 Building $91,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Watauga County (37189C), updated May 17, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 371899207021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024, river or lake flooding, Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 13 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Loretto Telephone Company | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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