Mitchell County property record for 297 Walnut Ave, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0890-17-12-5431 |
| Primary APN | 0890-17-12-5431 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | 555553054 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 297 WALNUT AVE |
| City | SPRUCE PINE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28777-2740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Jurisdiction | MITCHELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GRASSY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
297 Walnut Ave, residential vacant land, is held in a trust.
Source: Mitchell County records, as of September 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 666, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777-0666 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 297 Walnut Ave was $3.
Source: Mitchell County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mitchell County |
| Municipality | Spruce Pine Town |
| Unified School District | Mitchell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.00 | $600 (-) Land $600 | |
| 2025 | $600 Land $600 | ||
| 2023 | $3.00 | $600 Land $600 | $600 Land $600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 297 Walnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 2, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 297 Walnut Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 SPRUCE PINE serves 5,661 people · EPA ID NC0161010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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