Henderson County property record for 4917 Howard Gap Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,194 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 8.75 acres (381,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,716 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Feb 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9588492299 |
| Primary APN | 9588492299 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,194 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,495 sqft |
| Basement Area | 374 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 374 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 381,150 sqft (8.75 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Utility Building | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 10003176 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4917 HOWARD GAP RD |
| City | FLAT ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28731-7707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 10003176~R |
| Legal Description | SR1006 ON HOWARD GAP RD |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUE RIDGE |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2299 |
| Jurisdiction | HENDERSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 930302 |
4917 Howard Gap Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Henderson County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4917 HOWARD GAP RD, FLAT ROCK, NC 28731-7707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BEVERLY-HANKS MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Feb 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI BANK OF AMERICA |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage DAVID R & MARGARET M POWELL |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3224 / 156 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENDERSON NC |
| Property Address | 4917 HOWARD GAP RD, FLAT ROCK, NC 28731-7707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0035230387 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3523/387 |
| Instrument | 928787 |
| Name | BEVERLY-HANKS MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENDERSON NC |
| Property Address | 4917 HOWARD GAP RD, FLAT ROCK, NC 28731-7707 |
| Document Number | 0033000227 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4917 HOWARD GAP RD FLAT ROCK NC 287317707, FLAT ROCK, NC 28731-7707 |
| Document Number | 0033000227 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 003300/000227 |
| Instrument | 898499 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 14, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENDERSON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4917 HOWARD GAP RD, FLAT ROCK, NC 28731-7707 |
| Document Number | 0032240156 |
| Book / Page | 003224 / 000156 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 887364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $640.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4917 HOWARD GAP RD FLAT ROCK NC 287317707, FLAT ROCK, NC 28731-7707 |
| Document Number | 32240160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 003224/000160 |
| Instrument | 887365 |
| Name | DAVID R & MARGARET M POWELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 6212 SPLITROCK TRL, APEX, NC 27539-9778 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jul 16, 2019 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4917 Howard Gap Rd was $2,716.
Source: Henderson County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson County |
| Unified School District | Henderson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $484,200 Land $122,500 Building $361,700 | ||
| 2025 | $2,716.00 | ||
| 2023 | $464,900 Land $122,500 Building $342,400 | $484,200 Land $122,500 Building $361,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4917 Howard Gap Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 4917 Howard Gap Rd is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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