Lincoln County property record for 491 Howards Creek Mill Rd, Vale, NC 28168
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,256 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.878 acres (38,289 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,521 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2694-33-4495 |
| Primary APN | 2694-33-4495 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,256 sqft Finished Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 38,289 sqft (0.878 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Storage Building | 828 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 251835 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 269400332858 |
| Street Address | 491 HOWARDS CREEK MILL RD |
| City | VALE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28168-8642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-SF |
| Legal Description | #1&1A INEZ BEAM REEP HEIR |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HOWARDS CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 70700 |
Source: Lincoln County records, as of February 21, 2024
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 527 HOWARDS CREEK MILL RD, VALE, NC 28168-8643 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0003303815 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 491 HOWARDS CREEK MILL RD, VALE, NC 28168-8642 |
| Document Number | 0003303815 |
| Book / Page | 3303 / 815 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 108 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 676820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 HOWARDS CREEK MILL RD, VALE, NC 28168-8642 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 527 HOWARDS CREEK MILL RD, VALE, NC 28168-8643 |
Source: Lincoln County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Unified School District | Lincoln County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,521.00 | $220,913 Land $25,564 Building $195,349 | $220,913 Land $25,564 Building $195,349 |
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 January 21, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T DSL | 25 / 5 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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