Watauga County property record for 781 Ayers Rd E, Banner Elk, NC 28604 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Conventional |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
| Square Footage | 1,074 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Last Sale | $212,500 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $897.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 1889-88-5724-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,074 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 576 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | 1 Porch |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Account Number | 1856481 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 781 AYERS RD E |
| City | BANNER ELK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28604-9018 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SR 1109 & 105 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Minor Civil Division | WATAUGA |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 920900 |
Source: Watauga County records · APN 1889-88-5724-000
Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 339 DEER LAKE DR, SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920-7135 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 19, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 12, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 12, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2020698580 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2143 / 564 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023070654 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 781 AYERS RD E, BANNER ELK, NC 28604 |
| Document Number | 0023070654 |
| Book / Page | 2307 / 654 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 726259 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 339 DEER LAKE DR, ST HELENA IS, SC 29920-7135 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 339 DEER LAKE DR, ST HELENA IS, SC 29920-7135 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 781 AYERS RD E, BANNER ELK, NC 28604 |
| Document Number | 0021430564 |
| Book / Page | 002143 / 000564 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 698580 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 01, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $425.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 339 DEER LAKE DR ST HELENA ISLAND SC 299207135, ST HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920-7135 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 781 AYERS RD E, BANNER ELK, NC 28604 |
| Document Number | 0019180008 |
| Book / Page | 001918 / 000008 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 658149 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 03, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $325.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 293 WALKING HORSE TRL DAVIDSON NC 280366040, DAVIDSON, NC 28036-6040 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 781 AYERS RD E, BANNER ELK, NC 28604 |
| Document Number | 0019180004 |
| Book / Page | 001918 / 000004 |
| Instrument Date | May 05, 2017 |
| Instrument | 658148 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 02, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 275 HILLCREST AUBURN AL 368305523, AUBURN, AL 36830-5523 |
Source: Watauga County records · Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $897.00 (+1.36%) | $212,400 (-) Land $45,000 Building $167,400 | |
| 2024 | $885.00 | $212,400 Land $45,000 Building $167,400 | |
| 2023 | $212,400 Land $45,000 Building $167,400 |
781 Ayers Rd E is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Moderate risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Watauga County (37189C), updated May 17, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Moderate 40th percentile of exposed land nationally · 58th in North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Moderate — about 1 in 1,429 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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