Watauga County property record for 955 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,668 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 2.21 acres (96,660 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $817,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,622 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1991-00-3401-000 |
| Primary APN | 1991-00-3401-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,668 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 96,660 sqft (2.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 446 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1816532 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 955 SCENIC DR |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-8440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | REM LOT 10-11 LAUREL RIDGE AKA LOT 10-C |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-11 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAUGA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2017 SPRINGDALE AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28203-5327 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BK |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020696319 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2130 / 154 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 8, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0011920825 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 955 SCENIC DR, VILAS, NC 28692-8440 |
| Document Number | 0021300161 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 955 SCENIC DR VILAS NC 286928440, VILAS, NC 28692-8440 |
| Document Number | 0021300161 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 002130/000161 |
| Instrument | 696320 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098-2639 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 6, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 955 SCENIC DR, VILAS, NC 28692-8440 |
| Document Number | 0021300154 |
| Book / Page | 2130 / 154 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 296 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 696319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,634.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5757 VALENTE PL, 5757, SARASOTA, FL 34238-1705 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2017 SPRINGDALE AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28203-5327 |
| Document Number | 696320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 696320 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
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 | $1,400,800 (+14.37%) Land $133,100 Building $1,267,700 | ||
| 2025 | $4,622.00 (+11.7%) | $1,224,800 (+11.7%) Land $133,100 Building $1,091,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,138.00 | $1,096,500 Land $133,100 Building $963,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,096,500 Land $133,100 Building $963,400 |
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 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| 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 46% of the US · above 67% 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 24 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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