Watauga County property record for 656 Alpine Dr, Banner Elk, NC 28604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 897 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $678 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1980-91-8965-000 |
| Primary APN | 1980-91-8965-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 897 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 897 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 247 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1502210 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 656 ALPINE DR |
| City | BANNER ELK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RD 1111 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAUGA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 920900 |
656 Alpine Dr, a single family home, is owned by a company.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 200 REDWING CT, CASSELBERRY, FL 32707-4008 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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 |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Alpine Dr was $678.
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $153,200 (-) Land $14,700 Building $138,500 | ||
| 2025 | $678.00 | $153,200 Land $14,700 Building $138,500 | |
| 2024 | $153,200 Land $14,700 Building $138,500 | ||
| 2023 | $153,200 Land $14,700 Building $138,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 656 Alpine Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 26 flood claims nearby since 1994.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2024 · 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 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 26 |
| 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 656 Alpine Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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