Watauga County property record for 516 Adams Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,595 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.94 acres (40,946 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,289 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1992-20-0790-000 |
| Primary APN | 1992-20-0790-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,595 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,595 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,595 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,595 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,595 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,946 sqft (0.94 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 285 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 296 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1002500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 516 ADAMS RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DOGSKIN |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BRUSHY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 920400 |
516 Adams Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 ADAMS RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 516 Adams Rd was $1,289.
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 | $319,200 (-) Land $36,000 Building $283,200 | ||
| 2025 | $1,289.00 | $319,200 Land $36,000 Building $283,200 | |
| 2024 | $319,200 Land $36,000 Building $283,200 | ||
| 2023 | $319,200 Land $36,000 Building $283,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 Adams Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 516 Adams Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 72% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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