Avery County property record for 257 River Rd, Newland, NC 28657 · Last verified December 2025
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,042 sqft · built 1980 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $202,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $242 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 82190 |
| Primary APN | 82190 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,042 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 190 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Account Number | 82190 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 RIVER RD |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LH LINVILLE MEAD 088 PLAT 4-87 |
| Legal Subdivision | LH LINVILLE MEAD |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | PINEOLA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3043 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
Source: Avery County records · APN 82190
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 2035 LAND HBR, NEWLAND, NC 28657-7924 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 06, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000603222 |
| Deed Book / Page | 603 / 222 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Avery County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $242.00 (-54.77%) | $60,600 (-54.71%) Land $22,500 Building $38,100 | $60,600 (-54.71%) Land $22,500 Building $38,100 |
| 2023 | $535.00 | $133,800 (-) Land $22,500 Building $111,300 | $133,800 (-) Land $22,500 Building $111,300 |
| 2022 | $535.00 | $133,800 Land $22,500 Building $111,300 | $133,800 Land $22,500 Building $111,300 |
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 | No |
| 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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