Avery County property record for 72 Bear Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,978 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 5.63 acres (245,243 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,706 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74742 |
| Primary APN | 74742 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,978 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,158 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,158 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 4 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 245,243 sqft (5.63 acres) |
| Garage Area | 741 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 612 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 210 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 74742 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 BEAR DR |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-9156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | EVERGREEN ACRES |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 38 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CAREY'S FLAT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2084 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
72 Bear Dr, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1820 MECKLENBURG AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28205-2449 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000555723 |
| Deed Book / Page | 555 / 703 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2021000323 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Property Address | 72 BEAR DR, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-9156 |
| Document Number | 0005550710 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 72 BEAR DR BLOWING ROCK NC 286059156, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-9156 |
| Document Number | 0005550710 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 000555/000710 |
| Instrument | 325 |
| Name | AMERICAN SEC MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 150 PROVIDENCE RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28207-1218 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 14, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Bear Dr was $1,706.
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 | $1,706.00 | $426,600 Land $60,800 Building $365,800 | $426,600 Land $60,800 Building $365,800 |
| 2023 | $1,706.00 | $426,600 (-) Land $60,800 Building $365,800 | $426,600 (-) Land $60,800 Building $365,800 |
| 2022 | $1,706.00 | $426,600 Land $60,800 Building $365,800 | $426,600 Land $60,800 Building $365,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Bear Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 23 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 23 |
| 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 72 Bear Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% 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 40% of the US · above 58% 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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