Watauga County property record for 696 Alpine Acres Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
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| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $565,500 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $48 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1990-02-0427-000 |
| Primary APN | 1990-02-0427-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
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| Account Number | 1853802 |
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| Street Address | 696 ALPINE ACRES RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAUGA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 920900 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 333 GILBERT ESTATES LN, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092-8009 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022722186 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2285 / 532 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000722186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 696 ALPINE ACRES RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9210 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0020980861 |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2098/861 |
| Instrument | 691257 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 696 ALPINE ACRES RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9210 |
| Document Number | 0022850532 |
| Book / Page | 2285 / 532 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 722186 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,131.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1065, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-1065 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 333 GILBERT ESTATES LN, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092-8009 |
| Document Number | 0000722187 |
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| Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 722187 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 696 ALPINE ACRES RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9210 |
| Document Number | 0019700091 |
| Book / Page | 1970 / 0091 |
| Map Reference | MB 629 PG 756 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 668155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $502.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 696 ALPINE ACRES RD, 696, VILAS, NC 28692-9210 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 696 ALPINE ACRES RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9210 |
| Document Number | 0000668156 |
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| Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 668156 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
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 | $13,100 (-) Land $13,100 | ||
| 2025 | $48.00 | $13,100 (-) Land $13,100 | |
| 2024 | $13,100 Land $13,100 | ||
| 2023 | $13,100 Land $13,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 |
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| 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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