Avery County property record for 72 River Rd, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 978 sqft · built 1988 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $173 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 78460 |
| Primary APN | 78460 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 978 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 117 sqft |
| Deck Area | 356 sqft |
| Patio Area | 356 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 78460 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 RIVER RD |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LH LINVILLE MEAD 022 0025 0087 |
| Legal Subdivision | LH LINVILLE MEAD |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | PINEOLA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
Source: Avery County records · APN 78460
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9011 SE ELDORADO WAY, HOBE SOUND, FL 33455-8925 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 06, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 06, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0006081384 |
| Deed Book / Page | 608 / 1384 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 72 RIVER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0000005052 |
| Book / Page | 581 / 554 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 87 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022005052 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3906 BRICKEY LN, 3906, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601-1006 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 9011 SE ELDORADO WAY, HOBE SOUND, FL 33455-8925 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 72 RIVER RD, NEWLAND, NC 28657 |
| Document Number | 0005151233 |
| Book / Page | 000515 / 001233 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 05, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2210 MAST GAP RD SUGAR GROVE NC 286799222, SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679-9222 |
Source: Avery County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173.00 (-74.52%) | $43,300 (-74.5%) Land $27,000 Building $16,300 | $43,300 (-74.5%) Land $27,000 Building $16,300 |
| 2023 | $679.00 | $169,800 Land $30,000 Building $139,800 | $169,800 Land $30,000 Building $139,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 9, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 47 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 47 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 116 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 116 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 366 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LINVILLE LAND HARBOR private · serves 2,280 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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