Avery County property record for 626 Brooks Shell Rd, Elk Park, NC 28622
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 8 acres (348,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $192 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54657 |
| Primary APN | 54657 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 348,480 sqft (8 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Width | 274 ft Width |
| Account Number | 54657 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 626 BROOKS SHELL RD |
| City | ELK PARK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28622-9179 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | DIST:4 CITY/MUNI/TWP:CRANBERRY |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK PARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 930302 |
The current owner of 626 Brooks Shell Rd bought it in February 2011.
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 626 BROOKS SHELL RD, ELK PARK, NC 28622-9179 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0004541353 |
| Deed Book / Page | 454 / 1353 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 626 Brooks Shell Rd was $192.
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 | $192.00 | $48,100 Land $42,800 Building $5,300 | $48,100 Land $42,800 Building $5,300 |
| 2023 | $192.00 | $48,100 (-) Land $42,800 Building $5,300 | $48,100 (-) Land $42,800 Building $5,300 |
| 2022 | $192.00 | $48,100 Land $42,800 Building $5,300 | $48,100 Land $42,800 Building $5,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 626 Brooks Shell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| 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 626 Brooks Shell Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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