Avery County property record for 598 Vale Rd, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 10.6 acres (463,478 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $804 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2024 Transfer Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1837-00-30-1327-00000 |
| Primary APN | 1837-00-30-1327-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,576 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 432 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 463,478 sqft (10.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 81997 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 598 VALE RD |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657-9264 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NULL |
| Legal Description | PLAT 44-93 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAT 44-93 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWLAND NO. 1 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 930301 |
598 Vale Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Avery County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 598 VALE RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-9264 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003410 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Property Address | 598 VALE RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-9264 |
| Document Number | 0000003410 |
| Book / Page | 601 / 1972 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024003410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1412 VALE RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-9265 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 598 VALE RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657-9264 |
| Document Number | 0005242384 |
| Book / Page | 000524 / 002384 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $172.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 598 VALE RD NEWLAND NC 286579264, NEWLAND, NC 28657-9264 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 598 Vale Rd was $804.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 | $804.00 | $201,000 Land $70,900 Building $130,100 | $201,000 Land $70,900 Building $130,100 |
| 2023 | $769.00 | $192,300 (-) Land $70,900 Building $121,400 | $192,300 (-) Land $70,900 Building $121,400 |
| 2022 | $769.00 | $192,300 Land $70,900 Building $121,400 | $192,300 Land $70,900 Building $121,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 598 Vale Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1983–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 10 |
| 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 598 Vale Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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