Watauga County property record for 956 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,410 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.87 acres (37,897 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $655,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,466 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1981-90-9448-000 |
| Primary APN | 1981-90-9448-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,410 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,342 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,342 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,897 sqft (0.87 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 625 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 530 sqft |
| Patio Area | 900 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1748882 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 956 SCENIC DR |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-8440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 LAUREL RIDGE |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAUGA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 920300 |
956 Scenic Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7849 10TH AVE S, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33707-2701 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014625368 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1746 / 447 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 956 Scenic Dr was $3,466.
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 | $981,800 (+7.8%) Land $105,700 Building $876,100 | ||
| 2025 | $3,466.00 | $910,800 Land $105,700 Building $805,100 | |
| 2024 | $910,800 Land $105,700 Building $805,100 | ||
| 2023 | $910,800 Land $105,700 Building $805,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 956 Scenic Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 956 Scenic Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
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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