Watauga County property record for 265 Circle Dr W, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.83 acres (36,155 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $818 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1981-96-5353-000 |
| Primary APN | 1981-96-5353-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,240 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,240 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 36,155 sqft (0.83 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1761031 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 265 CIRCLE DR W |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9567 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BRUSHY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
Source: Watauga County records · APN 1981-96-5353-000
Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 CIRCLE DR W, VILAS, NC 28692-9567 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015643605 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1840 / 361 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 07, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000111070 |
| 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 | $818.00 | $191,000 (-) Land $23,300 Building $167,700 | |
| 2024 | $191,000 Land $23,300 Building $167,700 | ||
| 2023 | $191,000 Land $23,300 Building $167,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 17, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| 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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Loretto Telephone Company Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 80 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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