Avery County property record for 342 Sugar Tree Ln, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,153 sqft · built 2001 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,136 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 37465 |
| Primary APN | 37465 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,153 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Deck Area | 600 sqft |
| Patio Area | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 37465 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 342 SUGAR TREE LN |
| City | SUGAR MOUNTAIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28604-9629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SM WEST HIGHLANDS LOT 34 0003 0027 |
| Legal Subdivision | SM WEST HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,27,34 3 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANNER ELK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
342 Sugar Tree Ln, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2001.
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 342 SUGAR TREE LN, SUGAR MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-9629 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000346365 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 342 Sugar Tree Ln was $3,136.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Municipality | Sugar Mountain Village |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,136.00 | $461,200 Land $45,000 Building $416,200 | $461,200 Land $45,000 Building $416,200 |
| 2023 | $1,844.00 | $461,200 Land $45,000 Building $416,200 | $461,200 Land $45,000 Building $416,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 342 Sugar Tree Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 46 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1997–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 16 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 342 Sugar Tree Ln is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SUGAR MOUNTAIN UTILITY private · serves 3,226 people · EPA ID NC0106107 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 71 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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