Watauga County property record for 537 Georges Gap Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $790 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1972-85-3968-000 |
| Primary APN | 1972-85-3968-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 403 sqft |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1858917 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 GEORGES GAP RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T-1 P021/110 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COVE CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| Census Tract | 920200 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 GEORGES GAP RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9330 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023460610 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 537 GEORGES GAP RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9330 |
| Document Number | 0023460610 |
| Book / Page | 2346 / 610 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 110 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 733667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4497 GEORGES GAP RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9343 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 GEORGES GAP RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9330 |
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 | $183,600 (-) Land $18,200 Building $165,400 | ||
| 2025 | $790.00 (+4.64%) | $183,600 (-) Land $18,200 Building $165,400 | |
| 2024 | $183,600 Land $18,200 Building $165,400 | ||
| 2023 | $183,600 (-) Land $18,200 Building $165,400 | ||
| 2022 | $755.00 | $183,600 Land $18,200 Building $165,400 |
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 May 17, 2024 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 9 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% 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 22 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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