Avery County property record for 475 Locust Rd, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,500 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $80 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 65974 |
| Primary APN | 65974 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Account Number | 65974 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 475 LOCUST RD |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657-8357 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LH LAUREL HILLS 251 0020 0098 |
| Legal Subdivision | LH LAUREL HILLS |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | PINEOLA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3061 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
475 Locust Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Avery County records, as of December 18, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3250 LAND HBR, NEWLAND, NC 28657-7945 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Mar 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0004981362 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80.00 | $20,000 Land $20,000 | $20,000 Land $20,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 475 Locust Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 116 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 47 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 47 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 116 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 116 |
| 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 475 Locust Rd 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 66% of the US · above 46% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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