Avery County property record for 985 Appletree Dr, Newland, NC 28657
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,964 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 1.32 acres (57,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,130 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74841 |
| Primary APN | 74841 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,964 sqft Heated Area |
|---|---|
| Basement Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,482 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 57,499 sqft (1.32 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 997 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 74841 |
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| Street Address | 985 APPLETREE DR |
| City | NEWLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28657-7507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | APPLE TREE RDG LOT 56 PLAT 38-336B |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWLAND NO. 2 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4025 |
| Census Tract | 930301 |
Source: Avery County records · APN 74841
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1220 HUNTSMAN DR, DURHAM, NC 27713-2364 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0005552137 |
| Deed Book / Page | 555 / 2137 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AVERY NC |
| Property Address | 985 APPLETREE DR, NEWLAND, NC 28657-7507 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE AND CLOSING, SOLIDIFI TITLE & CLOSING LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1220 HUNTSMAN DR, DURHAM, NC 27713-2364 |
| Document Number | 0000000816 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 02, 2026 |
| Book Page | 617/2452 |
| Instrument | 2026000816 |
| Name | HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 8 AIRLINE DR, ALBANY, NY 12205 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2056 |
Source: Avery County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery County |
| Unified School District | Avery County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,130.00 | $532,700 (+1,675.61%) Land $30,000 Building $502,700 | $532,700 (+1,675.61%) Land $30,000 Building $502,700 |
| 2023 | $30,001 (+%) Land $30,000 Building $1 | $30,001 (+%) Land $30,000 Building $1 | |
| 2022 | $120.00 | $30,000 Land $30,000 | $30,000 Land $30,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Avery County (37011C), updated January 9, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370119303014, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1983–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 68% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 16 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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