Watauga County property record for 281 Buckshot Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC 28618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,340 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2859-91-3591-000 |
| Primary APN | 2859-91-3591-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,340 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 468 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Patio Area | 813 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1523818 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 BUCKSHOT RIDGE RD |
| City | DEEP GAP |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28618-9539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 130 HORSESHOE RIDGE |
| Legal Subdivision | HORSESHOE RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 130 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 920702 |
281 Buckshot Ridge Rd, a single family home, is held in a trust.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1141, JUPITER, FL 33468-1141 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $332,700 (-) Land $18,000 Building $314,700 | |
| 2025 | $332,700 Land $18,000 Building $314,700 | |
| 2024 | $332,700 Land $18,000 Building $314,700 | |
| 2023 | $332,700 Land $18,000 Building $314,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Buckshot Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2024) |
| 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 281 Buckshot Ridge 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 | POWDER HORN MOUNTAIN private · serves 548 people · EPA ID NC0195122 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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