Avery County property record for 55 Beech Ln, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 976 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $535 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54605 |
| Primary APN | 54605 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Heated Area |
| Attic Area | 241 sqft |
| Basement Area | 230 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 230 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 368 sqft |
| Deck Area | 232 sqft |
| Patio Area | 232 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 54605 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 BEECH LN |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LH OAK HILLS LOT 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | LH OAK HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | PINEOLA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3093 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3205 CHANCELLOR LN, MONROE, NC 28110-8886 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0004532339 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $535.00 | $133,800 (-) Land $20,000 Building $113,800 | $133,800 (-) Land $20,000 Building $113,800 |
| 2023 | $535.00 | $133,800 (-) Land $20,000 Building $113,800 | $133,800 (-) Land $20,000 Building $113,800 |
| 2022 | $535.00 | $133,800 Land $20,000 Building $113,800 | $133,800 Land $20,000 Building $113,800 |
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 January 9, 2025 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 47 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 47 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 116 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 116 |
| 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | LINVILLE LAND HARBOR private · serves 2,280 people · EPA ID NC0106104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 293 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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