Watauga County property record for 980 Scenic Dr, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,852 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 1.34 acres (58,370 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $949,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,321 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1981-90-8097-000 |
| Primary APN | 1981-90-8097-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,852 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,548 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,548 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 58,370 sqft (1.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 276 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 651 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1859374 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 980 SCENIC DR |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-8440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 LAUREL RIDGE |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 202 WILLESDEN DR, CARY, NC 27513-5568 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage REGIONS BANK |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023734886 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2353 / 140 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010650858 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 980 SCENIC DR, VILAS, NC 28692-8440 |
| Document Number | 0023530140 |
| Book / Page | 2353 / 140 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 133 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 734886 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,898.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 WILLESDEN DR, CARY, NC 27513-5568 |
| Document Number | 0000734887 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 734887 |
| Name | REGIONS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 980 SCENIC DR, VILAS, NC 28692-8440 |
| Document Number | 0022570527 |
| Book / Page | 2257 / 527 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 133 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 717317 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 636 COBBS CREEK RD, 636, BOONE, NC 28607-8282 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 980 SCENIC DR, VILAS, NC 28692-8440 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 980 SCENIC DR, VILAS, NC 28692-8440 |
| Document Number | 0019850160 |
| Book / Page | 001985 / 000160 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 671019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $950.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 636 COBBS CREEK RD BOONE NC 286078282, BOONE, NC 28607-8282 |
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 | $871,400 (-) Land $120,400 Building $751,000 | ||
| 2025 | $3,321.00 (+6.2%) | $871,400 (+6.02%) Land $120,400 Building $751,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,127.00 | $821,900 Land $120,400 Building $701,500 | |
| 2023 | $821,900 Land $120,400 Building $701,500 |
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 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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