678 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 678 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size1.12 acres (48,787 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$250,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$787 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1953-79-3504-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1953-79-3504-000
Alternative APN
  • 1842041

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,460 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area960 sqft
Basement Area960 sqft
Finished Basement500 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1984
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1984
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area48,787 sqft (1.12 acres)
Patio Area460 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number1842041
Street Address678 JOHN SHELL RD
CitySUGAR GROVE
StateNC
Zip28679-9502
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSR 1208
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Township / Civil DivisionBEAVERDAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract920200

Owner

Source: Watauga County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address179 RIO VISTA LN, SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679-9376
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 23, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021710502
Deed Book / Page2215 / 775
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWATAUGA NC
Recording DateAug 26, 2021
Property Address678 JOHN SHELL RD, SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679-9502
Document Number0022150775
Book / Page2215 / 775
Instrument DateAug 26, 2021
Instrument710502
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$500.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address258 HARBIN DR, 258, MOUNTAIN CITY, TN 37683-6046

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address179 RIO VISTA LN, SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679-9376

Mortgage

Document Number0000710503
DateAug 26, 2021
Instrument710503
Lender
NameLIFESTORE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga County
Unified School DistrictWatauga County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$787.00$182,600 (-) Land $20,600 Building $162,000
2024$182,600 Land $20,600 Building $162,000
2023$182,600 Land $20,600 Building $162,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 57% of the US · above 79% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Skyline Telephone
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: Spectrum.

Cell Coverage

No cell data coverage reported

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