Avery County property record for 273 Brooks Shell Rd, Elk Park, NC 28622
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 192 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 2.2 acres (95,832 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $265 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18431 |
| Primary APN | 18431 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 192 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Vinyl Sheet/Linoleum |
| Interior Walls | Masonry |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Earth |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 95,832 sqft (2.2 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Account Number | 18431 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 273 BROOKS SHELL RD |
| City | ELK PARK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DIST:4 CITY/MUNI/TWP:CRANBERRY |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK PARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 930302 |
273 Brooks Shell Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 1999.
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 320 BROOKS SHELL RD, ELK PARK, NC 28622-9138 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 0003231011 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 273 Brooks Shell Rd was $265.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Municipality | Elk Park Town |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $265.00 | $37,900 Land $37,700 Building $200 | $37,900 Land $37,700 Building $200 |
| 2023 | $151.00 | $37,900 Land $37,700 Building $200 | $37,900 Land $37,700 Building $200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 273 Brooks Shell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| 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 273 Brooks Shell Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | TOWN OF ELK PARK serves 495 people · EPA ID NC0106025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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