Avery County property record for 421 Old Mill Rd, Elk Park, NC 28622
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.339 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Sep 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $522 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 54248 |
| Primary APN | 54248 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.339 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Storage Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Account Number | 54248 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 OLD MILL RD |
| City | ELK PARK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28622-9101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DIST:4 CITY/MUNI/TWP:CRANBERRY |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK PARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 930302 |
The current owner of 421 Old Mill Rd bought it in September 2010.
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 211, ELK PARK, NC 28622-0211 |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000450251 |
| Deed Book / Page | 450 / 251 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Old Mill Rd was $522.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Municipality | Elk Park Town |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $522.00 | $74,700 Land $20,000 Building $54,700 | $74,700 Land $20,000 Building $54,700 |
| 2023 | $298.00 | $74,700 (-) Land $20,000 Building $54,700 | $74,700 (-) Land $20,000 Building $54,700 |
| 2022 | $298.00 | $74,700 Land $20,000 Building $54,700 | $74,700 Land $20,000 Building $54,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 Old Mill Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 9, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (2003–2024) |
| 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 421 Old Mill Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 ELK PARK serves 495 people · EPA ID NC0106025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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