Avery County property record for 978 White Pine Rd, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 3.78 acres (164,657 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $566 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 82150 |
| Primary APN | 82150 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Heated Area |
| Attic Area | 440 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 164,657 sqft (3.78 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 98 sqft |
| Patio Area | 304 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Account Number | 82150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 978 WHITE PINE RD |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PLAT 39-268A |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTAMONT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 930400 |
978 White Pine Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2006.
Source: Avery County records, as of December 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6205 CARNEGIE BLVD APT 821, 821, CHARLOTTE, NC 28211-5148 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0004002138 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 978 White Pine Rd was $566.
Source: Avery County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 | $566.00 | $141,600 Land $47,500 Building $94,100 | $141,600 Land $47,500 Building $94,100 |
| 2023 | $566.00 | $141,600 Land $47,500 Building $94,100 | $141,600 Land $47,500 Building $94,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 978 White Pine Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2001–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| 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 978 White Pine Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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