Catawba County property record for 9279 Willis Rd, Vale, NC 28168
| Property Type | Manufactured or Modular Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 3.83 acres (166,835 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $322,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,386 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2657-04-62-6853 |
| Primary APN | 2657-04-62-6853 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 166,835 sqft (3.83 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 9279 WILLIS RD |
|---|---|
| City | VALE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28168-8449 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Manufactured or Modular Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-40 |
| Legal Description | 9279 WILLIS RD |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND OF RICHARD A BUXTON & BETTY BUXTON |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANDY'S |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 11802 |
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9279 WILLIS RD, VALE, NC 28168-8449 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · VA Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202318983 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3838 / 1523 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0028080945 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 9279 WILLIS RD, VALE, NC 28168-8449 |
| Document Number | 0038381523 |
| Book / Page | 3838 / 1523 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 18983 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $644.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5000 CLAYTON RD, MARYVILLE, TN 37804-5550 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9279 WILLIS RD, VALE, NC 28168-8449 |
| Document Number | 0000018984 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 18984 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 9279 WILLIS RD, VALE, NC 28168-8449 |
| Document Number | 0038150880 |
| Book / Page | 3815 / 880 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 10550 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $90.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1334 13TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2719 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5000 CLAYTON RD, MARYVILLE, TN 37804-5550 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $347,900 (-) Land $30,300 Building $317,600 | ||
| 2025 | $1,386.00 (-15.13%) | $347,900 (+1,048.18%) Land $30,300 Building $317,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,633.00 (+1,074.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $139.00 (-29.08%) | $30,300 (-) | $347,900 (+1,048.18%) Land $30,300 Building $317,600 |
| 2022 | $196.00 | $30,300 Land $30,300 | $30,300 Land $30,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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