Watauga County property record for 540 Dewitt Barnett Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 1.37 acres (59,677 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $176,456 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,174 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Aug 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1980-87-1278-000 |
| Primary APN | 1980-87-1278-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 528 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 59,677 sqft (1.37 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Patio Area | 488 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Electric |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1702103 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 DEWITT BARNETT RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9287 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 WINKLEMAN P017/365 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY FOR MARK WINKLEMAN |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAUGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 DEWITT BARNETT RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9287 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TRUIST BANK |
| Aug 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TRUIST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201066510 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1524 / 276 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0015240276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 540 DEWITT BARNETT RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9287 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020960697 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2096/697 |
| Instrument | 690879 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILSON, NC 27893 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 540 DEWITT BARNETT RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9287 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0021130342 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2113/342 |
| Instrument | 693632 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $559,600 (-) Land $43,700 Building $515,900 | ||
| 2025 | $2,174.00 | $559,600 (-) Land $43,700 Building $515,900 | |
| 2024 | $559,600 Land $43,700 Building $515,900 | ||
| 2023 | $559,600 Land $43,700 Building $515,900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1998–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 28 |
| 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 38 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 and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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