Watauga County property record for 456 Harmon Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 2.07 acres (90,169 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $697 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1960-97-6411-000 |
| Primary APN | 1960-97-6411-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 90,169 sqft (2.07 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1815483 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 456 HARMON RD |
| City | BANNER ELK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28604-9338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAWNEEHAW |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 920900 |
456 Harmon Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 456 ROMINGER RD, BANNER ELK, NC 28604-8314 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020693936 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2115 / 135 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 456 HARMON RD, BANNER ELK, NC 28604-9338 |
| Document Number | 0000763562 |
| Book / Page | 2503 / 919 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026763562 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 456 HARMON RD, BANNER ELK, NC 28604-9338 |
| Document Number | 0000763562, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2503/919 |
| Instrument | 2026763562 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 456 HARMON RD, BANNER ELK, NC 28604-9338 |
| Document Number | 0021150135 |
| Book / Page | 2115 / 135 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 693936 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $330.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 456 HARMON RD, BANNER ELK, NC 28604-9338 |
| Document Number | 693937 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 693937 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6.37% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 10.3% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 456 Harmon Rd was $697.
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 | $158,400 (-) Land $26,000 Building $132,400 | ||
| 2025 | $697.00 | $158,400 Land $26,000 Building $132,400 | |
| 2024 | $158,400 Land $26,000 Building $132,400 | ||
| 2023 | $158,400 Land $26,000 Building $132,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 456 Harmon Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 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 456 Harmon Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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