Macon County property record for 1489 Watauga Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 10 acres (439,085 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $192 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7506981269 |
| Primary APN | 7506981269 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 439,085 sqft (10 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Steep |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 149010 |
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| Street Address | 1489 WATAUGA RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-2331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 WATAUGA CREEK |
| Legal Subdivision | WATAUGA CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLSHOAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
1489 Watauga Rd, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1489 WATAUGA RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-2331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211976 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40 / 1314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1489 WATAUGA RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-2331 |
| Document Number | 00R40/1314 |
| Book / Page | R-40 / 1314 |
| Map Reference | CARD 6688 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021001976 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 119 TIMBERWOOD DR, PORTLAND, TN 37148-4747 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1489 Watauga Rd was $192.
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 | $192.00 | $54,430 Land $54,430 | $54,430 Land $54,430 |
| 2025 | $192.00 | ||
| 2023 | $192.00 | $54,430 Land $54,430 | $54,430 Land $54,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1489 Watauga Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 1489 Watauga Rd is moderate, ranking above 53% 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 53% of the US · above 75% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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