History of Heritage Estates
A chronicle of our community’s development and milestones
Heritage Estates has evolved from a vision of mountain living into a thriving community along the New River. Our history reflects the dedication of property owners, board members, and developers who have worked together to create and maintain this special place.
Historical Timeline
| Date | Action | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 1998 | Articles of Incorporation for Heritage Estates, Inc., as a for-profit corporation with 100,000 shares common stock, filed with the NC Secretary of State by Jimmy D. Reeves (Incorporator) under the name of Juanita S. Gesling (initial registered agent. | NC SOS 98_321_5019 & C0476205. Ashe Co. Book 235, Pages 1402-1403 |
| 23 Nov 1998 | Juanita Gesling Revocable Trust grants Heritage Estates, Inc. Warranty Deed for 59.018 acres | Ashe Co. Book 235, Pages 1274-1276 |
| 8 Nov 1999 | “Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Restrictions Agreement affecting Heritage Estates, a subdivision in Obids Township, Ashe County, North Carolina” filed by Juanita S. Gesling, President Heritage Estates, Inc. | Ashe Co. Book 244, Pages 2255-2257< |
| 9 Nov 1999 | Record Map of Heritage Estates subdivision (2 sheets) certified by Thomas D. Hermann files submitted for recordation. | Ashe Co. Plat Book 5, Page 566 |
| 10 Nov 1999 | Sale of the first lot in Heritage Estates subdivision (Lot 56) from Heritage Estates, Inc. to Trilby T. Wall and Robert L. Wall. | Ashe Co. Book 245, Pages 182-183 |
| Mar 2000 thru Jun 2004 | Lots sold by Heritage Estates, Inc., Juanita Gesling, President. | |
| 28 Jun 2004 | BEGIN trust transfer of Heritage Estates, Inc. to James E. Stewart under terms of Deed of Trust for one year note. | Ashe Co. Book 315, Page 30-33 |
| 30 Jun 2004 | Statement of Change for James E. Stewart as President and Registered Agent for Heritage Estates, Inc. per GS55D-31 (filed 13 July 2004). | SOSID 0476205; C200419500046 |
| 1 Jul 2004 | James Stewart and Eloise Stewart file mutual Durable Power of Attorney to be able to conduct business for each other. | Ashe Co. Book 315, Pages 689-690 |
| Jul 2004 through 4 Jan 2005 | Lots sold by Heritage Estates Inc., James E. Stewart President, and/or Eloise Stewart under trust, as detailed. | |
| 24 Aug 2004 | Cancellation filed for Juanita Gesling 5 Jun 2002 note for Heritage Estates, Inc. (filed 9 Sep 2004) | Ashe Co. Book 318, Pages 1549-1550 |
| 15 Oct 2004 | Steve Davis appoints Juanita Gesling Power of Attorney | Ashe Co. Book 320, page 1142 |
| 4 Jan 2005 | END trust transfer. Cancellation of June 28 note for Heritage Estates, Inc. | Ashe Co. Book 323, Page 2060 |
| Jan 2005 thru Nov 2006 | Lots sold by Heritage Estates Inc., James E. Stewart President and/or Eloise Stewart. | |
| 21 Jul 2006 | “Amendment to Restrictive Covenants and Restrictive Agreement Affecting Heritage Estates” filed by James E. Stewart President, Heritage Estates, Inc. (The intent of this Amendment was included in the 2021 Amendment to the RC&R.) | Ashe Co. Book 350, pages 1377-1378 |
| 31 Dec 2006 | Ashe County Articles of Dissolution signed by Eloise Stewart for Heritage Estates, Inc. Five remaining lots and two common areas transferred to James E. Stewart, Sr, and Eloise E. Stewart. | Ashe Co. Book 357, Pages 1230-1232 |
| 12 Jun 2007 | Articles of Dissolution for Heritage Estates, Inc. filed with Secretary of State. (Transition to Heritage Estates Property Owners Association left as unfinished business until 5 September 2021.) | SOS ID 0476205; C200712700714 |
| 24 May 2008 | Organizational meeting of Heritage Estates Property Owner Association. | Association web site documents. |
| 27 Jun 2008 | Heritage Estates Property Owner Association Articles of Incorporation filed by Ricky White at North Carolina Secretary of State. | NC SOSID: 1054043 & C200819800297. |
📚 Preserving Our Legacy
Heritage Estates maintains detailed records of our community’s development, ensuring that future generations understand the vision and values that shaped our neighborhood.
🏡 Community Evolution
From initial development to today’s established community, Heritage Estates has grown thoughtfully while maintaining its character as a premier mountain residential neighborhood.