Avery County property record for 286 Elk St, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 728 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 3.1 acres (135,036 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $815 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1836-15-64-0251-00000 |
| Primary APN | 1836-15-64-0251-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 952 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 315 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 135,036 sqft (3.1 acres) |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 315 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2959 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 286 ELK ST |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657-9560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NULL |
| Legal Description | NULL |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWLAND NO. 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 930301 |
286 Elk St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Avery County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 184, NEWLAND, NC 28657-0184 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 286 Elk St was $815.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Municipality | Newland Town |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $815.00 | $84,900 Land $45,900 Building $39,000 | $84,900 Land $45,900 Building $39,000 |
| 2023 | $339.00 | $84,900 (-) Land $45,900 Building $39,000 | $84,900 (-) Land $45,900 Building $39,000 |
| 2022 | $339.00 | $84,900 Land $45,900 Building $39,000 | $84,900 Land $45,900 Building $39,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 286 Elk St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 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 286 Elk St is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 NEWLAND serves 999 people · EPA ID NC0106020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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