Watauga County property record for 278 Robin Ln, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 1.72 acres (74,923 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,010 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1981-38-5295-000 |
| Primary APN | 1981-38-5295-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 74,923 sqft (1.72 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 812 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1731591 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 ROBIN LN |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9652 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 FOX RIDGE VIA VILAS |
| Legal Subdivision | FOX RIDGE VIA VILAS |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BRUSHY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 ROBIN LN, VILAS, NC 28692-9652 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012604431 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1633 / 830 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 278 ROBIN LN, VILAS, NC 28692-9652 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0022070700 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2207/700 |
| Instrument | 709172 |
| Name | LIFESTORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $243,300 (-) Land $47,200 Building $196,100 | ||
| 2025 | $1,010.00 | $243,300 (-) Land $47,200 Building $196,100 | |
| 2024 | $243,300 Land $47,200 Building $196,100 | ||
| 2023 | $243,300 Land $47,200 Building $196,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2024 · 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 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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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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