Watauga County property record for 301 Howard Steelman Dr, Deep Gap, NC 28618 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,983 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,045 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $624,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $923 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2961-14-0163-000 |
| Primary APN | 2961-14-0163-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,983 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,170 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,045 sqft (1.08 acres) |
| Patio Area | 946 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1862375 |
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| Street Address | 301 HOWARD STEELMAN DR |
| City | DEEP GAP |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28618-9647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | R2 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | STONY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1057 |
| Census Tract | 920701 |
Source: Watauga County records · APN 2961-14-0163-000
Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 502 CRICKETFIELD LN, CARY, NC 27518-7800 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Oct 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024744088 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2401 / 352 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 301 HOWARD STEELMAN DR, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-9647 |
| Document Number | 0023130688 |
| Book / Page | 2313 / 688 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 727371 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 WITT DR, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-9511 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 16 ENKA CRESCENT ST, CANDLER, NC 28715-7905 |
| Document Number | 0023130691 |
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| Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2313/691 |
| Instrument | 727372 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.7% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 01, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.7% |
| Index | 5-Year TN |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 11.7% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 301 HOWARD STEELMAN DR, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-9647 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0022310233 |
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| Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2231/233 |
| Instrument | 713028 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BOONE, NC 28607 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Watauga County records · Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $923.00 | $219,600 (-) Land $40,800 Building $178,800 | |
| 2024 | $219,600 Land $40,800 Building $178,800 | ||
| 2023 | $219,600 Land $40,800 Building $178,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Watauga County (37189C), updated May 17, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,587 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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