266 Poplar Dr, Beech Mountain (Banner Elk), NC 28604 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 266 Poplar Dr, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.37 acres (16,117 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$3,500 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill$135 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1941-42-3099-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1941-42-3099-000
Alternative APN
  • 1815606

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures

Exterior

Lot Area16,117 sqft (0.37 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1815606
Street Address266 POPLAR DR
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8397
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionWESTRIDGE AA 381
Legal SubdivisionWESTRIDGE
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract921000

Owner

Source: Watauga County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address652 E OAK ST, KENT, OH 44240-4027
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 23, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020694198
Deed Book / Page2116 / 629
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateAug 24, 2020
Property Address266 POPLAR DR, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8397
Document Number0021160629
Book / Page002116 / 000629
Instrument DateAug 19, 2020
Instrument694198
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 23, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$7.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address8943 CHESHAM DR CHARLOTTE NC 282275702, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227-5702

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
MunicipalityBeech Mountain Town
CountyWatauga County
Unified School DistrictWatauga County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$135.00$13,900 (-) Land $13,900
2024$13,900 Land $13,900
2023$13,900 Land $13,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 16 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2011–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 5
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2020

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF BEECH MOUNTAIN
serves 2,468 people · EPA ID NC0195104
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Skyline Telephone
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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