Avery County property record for 545 Howards End Rd, Linville, NC 28646
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,920 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 12.2 acres (534,917 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jan 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $2,904 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30657 |
| Primary APN | 30657 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,920 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 6 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 534,917 sqft (12.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Patio Area | 640 sqft |
| Tennis Court | Tennis Court |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 30657 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | HOWARDS END RD |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | ROSEBOROUGH RIDGE TR 15 0023 0084 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSEBOROUGH RIDGE |
| Legal Tract | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CAREY'S FLAT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
545 Howards End Rd, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 1995.
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 QUEENS RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28207-1627 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Jan 11, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000266350 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 545 Howards End Rd was $2,904.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,904.00 | $726,200 Land $330,000 Building $396,200 | $726,200 Land $330,000 Building $396,200 |
| 2023 | $2,904.00 (+1.36%) | $726,200 (+1.37%) Land $330,000 Building $396,200 | $726,200 (+1.37%) Land $330,000 Building $396,200 |
| 2022 | $2,865.00 | $716,400 Land $330,000 Building $386,400 | $716,400 Land $330,000 Building $386,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 545 Howards End Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 23 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 23 |
| 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 545 Howards End 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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