Avery County property record for 820 Hemlock Dr, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,064 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.329 acres (14,330 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,174 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1837-00-26-8524-00000 |
| Primary APN | 1837-00-26-8524-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,064 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,832 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,104 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,336 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,330 sqft (0.329 acres) |
| View / Lot | Golf Course |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Storage Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 64638 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 820 HEMLOCK DR |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657-8805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NULL |
| Legal Description | MTN GLEN SEC 5A LOT 13 0001 0076D |
| Legal Subdivision | MTN GLEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWLAND NO. 1 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 930301 |
820 Hemlock Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Avery County records, as of January 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 973 NW SPRUCE RIDGE DR, 5, STUART, FL 34994-9553 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage NEW PEOPLES BANK INC |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Sep 25, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242145 |
| Deed Book / Page | 599 / 1315 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 26, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005195 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Property Address | 820 HEMLOCK DR, NEWLAND, NC 28657-8805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 820 HEMLOCK DR, NEWLAND, NC 28657-8805 |
| Document Number | 0000000935 |
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| Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Book Page | 586/1471 |
| Instrument | 2023000935 |
| Name | NEW PEOPLES BANK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BOONE, NC 28607 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 820 HEMLOCK DR, NEWLAND, NC 28657-8805 |
| Document Number | 0000002401 |
| Book / Page | 576 / 725 |
| Map Reference | MB 01 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022002401 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8766 VANDALAY DR, 8766, DENVER, NC 28037-7712 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 218, ELK PARK, NC 28622-0218 |
| Document Number | 0000576736 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 576/736 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 820 HEMLOCK DR, NEWLAND, NC 28657-8805 |
| Document Number | 0005491105 |
| Book / Page | 000549 / 001105 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2011 |
| Instrument | 5195 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 5216 HOVIS RD CHARLOTTE NC 282081238, CHARLOTTE, NC 28208-1238 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 820 Hemlock Dr was $2,174.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 | $2,174.00 | $543,700 Land $40,000 Building $503,700 | $543,700 Land $40,000 Building $503,700 |
| 2024 | $2,174.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,174.00 | $543,700 (-) Land $40,000 Building $503,700 | $543,700 (-) Land $40,000 Building $503,700 |
| 2022 | $2,174.00 | $543,700 Land $40,000 Building $503,700 | $543,700 Land $40,000 Building $503,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 820 Hemlock Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1983–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 10 |
| 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 820 Hemlock Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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