Avery County property record for 527 Vale Rd, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 880 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.519 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $713 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51237 |
| Primary APN | 51237 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.519 acres) |
| Lot Width | 250 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 51237 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 527 VALE RD |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | PLAT-38-264A |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWLAND NO. 1 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 930301 |
The current owner of 527 Vale Rd bought it in July 2008.
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 OLD VALE RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-9273 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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 | Jul 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000428401 |
| Deed Book / Page | 428 / 401 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 527 Vale Rd was $713.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Municipality | Newland Town |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $713.00 | $74,300 Land $20,000 Building $54,300 | $74,300 Land $20,000 Building $54,300 |
| 2023 | $297.00 | $74,300 Land $20,000 Building $54,300 | $74,300 Land $20,000 Building $54,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 527 Vale Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| 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 527 Vale Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.09% 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 | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF NEWLAND serves 999 people · EPA ID NC0106020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 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 |
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