Watauga County property record for 440 Fork Ridge Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 520 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $101,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $611 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1975-53-9813-000 |
| Primary APN | 1975-53-9813-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1817282 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | FORK RIDGE RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OFF S R #1225 |
| Legal Subdivision | OFF S R |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAVERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 920200 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 26, ROCKWELL, NC 28138-0026 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020698034 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2140 / 507 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | FORK RIDGE RD, VILAS, NC 28692 |
| Document Number | 0021400507 |
| Book / Page | 002140 / 000507 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 698034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $202.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 26 ROCKWELL NC 281380026, ROCKWELL, NC 28138-0026 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $611.00 | $134,700 (-) Land $31,600 Building $103,100 | |
| 2024 | $134,700 Land $31,600 Building $103,100 | ||
| 2023 | $134,700 Land $31,600 Building $103,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 18 |
| 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 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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