Watauga County property record for 286 Cody Ln, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,572 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,644 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1991-72-4387-000 |
| Primary APN | 1991-72-4387-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,572 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,528 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,528 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,528 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1524750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 286 CODY LN |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-8964 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BRUSHY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| 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 | 286 CODY LN, VILAS, NC 28692-8964 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| 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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $404,700 (-) Land $28,200 Building $376,500 | ||
| 2025 | $1,644.00 | $404,700 (+28.6%) Land $28,200 Building $376,500 | |
| 2024 | $404,700 Land $28,200 Building $376,500 | ||
| 2023 | $314,700 Land $28,200 Building $286,500 |
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 | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 50% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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