Avery County property record for 489 Bowman Rd, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 1.76 acres (76,666 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $486 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61565 |
| Primary APN | 61565 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 76,666 sqft (1.76 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Storage Building | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Account Number | 61565 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 489 BOWMAN RD |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657-8923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5 |
| Legal Tract | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTAMONT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 930400 |
489 Bowman Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2012.
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5305 ALPINE WAY, LOUISVILLE, KY 40214-3507 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 0004691187 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Bowman Rd was $486.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $486.00 | $121,600 Land $27,400 Building $94,200 | $121,600 Land $27,400 Building $94,200 |
| 2023 | $486.00 | $121,600 (-) Land $27,400 Building $94,200 | $121,600 (-) Land $27,400 Building $94,200 |
| 2022 | $486.00 | $121,600 Land $27,400 Building $94,200 | $121,600 Land $27,400 Building $94,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 489 Bowman Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 20 |
| 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 489 Bowman Rd is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 79% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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