Avery County property record for 268 Snowshoe Loop, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1987 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $999 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale Sep 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75508 |
| Primary APN | 75508 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 448 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 224 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Garage Area | 224 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 163 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 75508 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 268 SNOWSHOE LOOP |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LH MTN VIEW 095 PLAT 4-65 |
| Legal Subdivision | LH MTN VIEW |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | PINEOLA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3069 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
268 Snowshoe Loop, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1323 LAND HBR, NEWLAND, NC 28657-7906 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LIFESTORE BK |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LIFESTORE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0005601728 |
| Deed Book / Page | 560 / 1728 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 268 SNOWSHOE LOOP, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 2021002952 |
| Book / Page | 560 / 1728 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 46 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021002952 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1217 N MAIN ST, 1217, SOUTH BOSTON, VA 24592-2513 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 11, LINVILLE, NC 28646-0011 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Property Address | 268 SNOWSHOE LOOP, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0005481519 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 268 SNOWSHOE LOOP NEWLAND NC 28657, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0005481519 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 000548/001519 |
| Instrument | 4766 |
| Name | LIFESTORE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 9, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 268 SNOWSHOE LOOP, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0005372070 |
| Book / Page | 000537 / 002070 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5485 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $250.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1217 N MAIN ST SOUTH BOSTON VA 245922513, SOUTH BOSTON, VA 24592-2513 |
| Document Number | 5372082 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 000537/002082 |
| Instrument | 5486 |
| Name | LIFESTORE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 268 Snowshoe Loop was $999.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $999.00 | $249,900 Land $30,000 Building $219,900 | $249,900 Land $30,000 Building $219,900 |
| 2023 | $999.00 | $249,900 Land $30,000 Building $219,900 | $249,900 Land $30,000 Building $219,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 268 Snowshoe Loop in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 116 flood claims nearby since 1989.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 9, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 47 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 47 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 116 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 116 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 268 Snowshoe Loop is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LINVILLE LAND HARBOR private · serves 2,280 people · EPA ID NC0106104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 383 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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