Watauga County property record for 846 Joe Shoemaker Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 5.74 acres (250,034 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $251 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1982-59-6767-000 |
| Primary APN | 1982-59-6767-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 820 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 250,034 sqft (5.74 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 295 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1818481 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 846 JOE SHOEMAKER RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | T-9 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE ALLEN ADAMS ESTATE |
| Legal Tract | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COVE CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 920200 |
846 Joe Shoemaker Rd, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 846 JOE SHOEMAKER RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021700959 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2158 / 427 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 846 JOE SHOEMAKER RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9141 |
| Document Number | 0021580427 |
| Book / Page | 2158 / 427 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 700959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 846 JOE SHOEMAKER RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9141 |
| Document Number | 700960 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 700960 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.37% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.37% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 846 Joe Shoemaker Rd was $251, down 74.9% 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 | $37,200 (-) Land $37,200 | ||
| 2025 | $251.00 (-74.93%) | $37,200 Land $37,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,001.00 | $244,100 Land $37,200 Building $206,900 | |
| 2023 | $244,100 Land $37,200 Building $206,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 846 Joe Shoemaker Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 9 |
| 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 846 Joe Shoemaker Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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