Avery County property record for 60 Bear Den Ln, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 4,541 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 6.01 acres (261,796 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,292 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40981 |
| Primary APN | 40981 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,541 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,800 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 261,796 sqft (6.01 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 552 sqft |
| Deck Area | 598 sqft |
| Patio Area | 598 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 40981 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 60 BEAR DEN LN |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1 0004 0094 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEMPSEY C CLARK ESTATE |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTEZUMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
60 Bear Den Ln, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2025.
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Co-owners on File |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 4 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004056 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 60 BEAR DEN LN, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0000004056 |
| Book / Page | 613 / 252 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025004056 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 412 PINEOLA ST, NEWLAND, NC 28657-7603 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
The 2025 property tax bill for 60 Bear Den Ln was $2,292.
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 | $2,292.00 | $573,200 (-) Land $92,400 Building $480,800 | $573,200 (-) Land $92,400 Building $480,800 |
| 2024 | $2,292.00 | $573,200 (-) Land $92,400 Building $480,800 | $573,200 (-) Land $92,400 Building $480,800 |
| 2023 | $2,292.00 (-0.09%) | $573,200 (-) Land $92,400 Building $480,800 | $573,200 (-) Land $92,400 Building $480,800 |
| 2022 | $2,294.00 | $573,200 Land $92,400 Building $480,800 | $573,200 Land $92,400 Building $480,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 60 Bear Den Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 116 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 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.
Wildfire risk around 60 Bear Den Ln is moderate, ranking above 45% 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 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 34 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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