Macon County property record for 140 Scratch Branch Rd, Otto, NC 28763
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,387 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $808 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale May 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6489560427 |
| Primary APN | 6489560427 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,387 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,387 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 612 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 325 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 135553 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 SCRATCH BRANCH RD |
| City | OTTO |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28763-9422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | RD 1108 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5028 |
| Census Tract | 970700 |
140 Scratch Branch Rd is owned by a company that bought it in July 2019.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 119 N SALISBURY ST, RALEIGH, NC 27603-1739 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 1, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20194489 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39 / 1875 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00E39/0561 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 140 SCRATCH BRANCH RD, OTTO, NC 28763-9422 |
| Document Number | 00H39/1875 |
| Book / Page | H-39 / 1875 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019004489 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $216.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 25279, RALEIGH, NC 27611-5279 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 119 N SALISBURY ST, RALEIGH, NC 27603-1739 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 140 SCRATCH BRANCH RD, OTTO, NC 28763-9422 |
| Document Number | 00E39/0561 |
| Book / Page | E-39 / 0561 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019002618 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $227.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25279 RALEIGH, RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Scratch Branch Rd was $808.
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 | $808.00 | $203,200 Land $32,800 Building $170,400 | $203,200 Land $32,800 Building $170,400 |
| 2025 | $808.00 | ||
| 2023 | $796.00 | $193,600 Land $32,800 Building $160,800 | $193,600 Land $32,800 Building $160,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Scratch Branch 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 140 Scratch Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · above 72% 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Frontier, Optimum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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