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

Watauga County property record for 283 Poplar Dr, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.52 acres (22,651 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$17,000 (Sep 2006)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Construction Loan
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1941-32-9425-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1941-32-9425-000
Alternative APN
  • 1619438

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures

Exterior

Lot Area22,651 sqft (0.52 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1619438
Street Address283 POPLAR DR
CityBEECH MOUNTAIN
StateNC
Zip28604-8397
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeBMR2
Legal DescriptionWESTRIDGE AA 498
Legal SubdivisionWESTRIDGE
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract921000

Owner

Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2105 FIFER DR, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-8524
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 5, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 5, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2006134150
Deed Book / Page1215 / 830
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Property Address283 POPLAR DR, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8397
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2105 FILER DRIVE, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-8524

Mortgage

Document Number0023120800
DateDec 20, 2022
Book Page2312/800
Instrument727255
Lender
NameUNITED COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressBLAIRSVILLE, GA 30514
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term373 Months
DueJan 1, 2054
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.62%
Type Change DateJan 1, 2031
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change11.6%
IndexOther
Max Rate11.6%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$7,200 (-) Land $7,200
2025$7,200 (-) Land $7,200
2024$7,200 Land $7,200
2023$7,200 Land $7,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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