Watauga County property record for 839 Wade Moretz Rd, Deep Gap, NC 28618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 9.6 acres (418,176 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $718 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2942-35-4491-000 |
| Primary APN | 2942-35-4491-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 418,176 sqft (9.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1773134 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 839 WADE MORETZ RD |
| City | DEEP GAP |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28618-9464 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | STONY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 920701 |
839 Wade Moretz Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2016.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7139 E HOLLY GROVE RD, THOMASVILLE, NC 27360-8554 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0018490006 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 839 Wade Moretz Rd was $718, up 1.6% from the year before.
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 | $164,100 (-) Land $61,800 Building $102,300 | ||
| 2025 | $718.00 (+1.56%) | $164,100 Land $61,800 Building $102,300 | |
| 2024 | $707.00 | $164,100 Land $61,800 Building $102,300 | |
| 2023 | $164,100 Land $61,800 Building $102,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 839 Wade Moretz Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 12 |
| 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 839 Wade Moretz Rd is moderate, ranking above 60% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · above 83% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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