Watauga County property record for 325 Joe Shoemaker Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 1.59 acres (69,522 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $960 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1982-39-6557-000 |
| Primary APN | 1982-39-6557-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,476 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 214 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 69,522 sqft (1.59 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 237 sqft |
| Patio Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1854187 |
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| Street Address | 325 JOE SHOEMAKER RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.526AC, PB29 PG063 |
| Legal Subdivision | COVE CREEK TOWNSHIP |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COVE CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 920200 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 325 JOE SHOEMAKER RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 21, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LIFESTORE BANK |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TRUIST BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022722603 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2287 / 827 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 325 JOE SHOEMAKER RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9136 |
| Document Number | 0022870827 |
| Book / Page | 2287 / 827 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 63 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 722603 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $720.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 376 BURL LAWRENCE RD, 376, VILAS, NC 28692-9269 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 325 JOE SHOEMAKER RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9136 |
| Document Number | 0000722604 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 722604 |
| Name | LIFESTORE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 325 JOE SHOEMAKER RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9136 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0022060775 |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2206/775 |
| Instrument | 709026 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | RICHMOND, VA 23224 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
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 | $229,700 (-) Land $27,200 Building $202,500 | ||
| 2025 | $960.00 | $229,700 (+47.24%) Land $27,200 Building $202,500 | |
| 2024 | $191,500 Land $27,200 Building $164,300 | ||
| 2023 | $156,000 Land $27,200 Building $128,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 9 |
| 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 | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 71% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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