Macon County property record for 131 Watauga Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,146 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 44 acres (1,916,640 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,401 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7506260176 |
| Primary APN | 7506260176 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,146 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 764 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 382 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 382 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,916,640 sqft (44 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Utility Building | 216 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 150673 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 WATAUGA RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-8657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | WATAUGA ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | THELMA BALDWIN CRAWFORD |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLSHOAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
131 Watauga Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 WATAUGA RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8657 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage SOUTHEAST MORTGAGE OF GEORGIA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20219018 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41 / 1469 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 131 WATAUGA RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8657 |
| Document Number | 0000003996 |
| Book / Page | 44 / 1006 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263996 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | ROCKET TITLE, ROCKET CLOSE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 WATAUGA RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8657 |
| Document Number | 0000003996, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Book Page | 44/1006 |
| Instrument | 20263996 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.53% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 131 WATAUGA RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8657 |
| Document Number | G41/1469 |
| Book / Page | G-41 / 1469 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021009018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 WATAUGA RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8657 |
| Document Number | 2021009019 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021009019 |
| Name | SOUTHEAST MORTGAGE OF GEORGIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Watauga Rd was $1,401.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,401.00 | $376,980 (+2.06%) Land $265,200 Building $111,780 | $376,980 (+2.06%) Land $265,200 Building $111,780 |
| 2025 | $1,401.00 | $369,380 Land $265,200 Building $104,180 | $369,380 Land $265,200 Building $104,180 |
| 2023 | $1,323.00 | $369,280 Land $265,200 Building $104,080 | $369,280 Land $265,200 Building $104,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Watauga Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · 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 | 2 in force |
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 131 Watauga Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% 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 | 0.1% 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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