Avery County property record for 856 Hemlock Dr, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.407 acres (17,740 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $994 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1837-05-18-5598-00000 |
| Primary APN | 1837-05-18-5598-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,248 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,564 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,740 sqft (0.407 acres) |
| View / Lot | Golf Course |
| Deck Area | 528 sqft |
| Patio Area | 528 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 62463 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 856 HEMLOCK DR |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NULL |
| Legal Description | MTN GLEN SEC 8 LOT 36 0001 0076L |
| Legal Subdivision | MTN GLEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWLAND NO. 1 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 930301 |
Source: Avery County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1007 COUNTRY RIDGE DR, RALEIGH, NC 27609-5420 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0RE4760797 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $994.00 (-5.24%) | $248,500 (-) Land $40,000 Building $208,500 | $248,500 (-) Land $40,000 Building $208,500 |
| 2024 | $1,049.00 (+5.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $994.00 (-5.24%) | $248,500 (-) Land $40,000 Building $208,500 | $248,500 (-) Land $40,000 Building $208,500 |
| 2022 | $1,049.00 | $248,500 Land $40,000 Building $208,500 | $248,500 Land $40,000 Building $208,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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