Watauga County property record for 1497 Phillips Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,481 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 2.2 acres (95,832 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $292,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,352 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1962-98-2600-000 |
| Primary APN | 1962-98-2600-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,481 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 95,832 sqft (2.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1826691 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1497 PHILLIPS BRANCH RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 920200 |
1497 Phillips Branch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1497 PHILLIPS BRANCH RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021705008 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2183 / 32 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1497 PHILLIPS BRANCH RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9431 |
| Document Number | 0021830032 |
| Book / Page | 2183 / 32 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 705008 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $584.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 353 WOODBRIAR DR, 353, SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679-8103 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1497 PHILLIPS BRANCH RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9431 |
| Document Number | 0000705009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 705009 |
| Name | EQUITY RESOURCES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1497 Phillips Branch Rd was $1,352.
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $336,300 (-) Land $84,000 Building $252,300 | ||
| 2025 | $1,352.00 | $336,300 Land $84,000 Building $252,300 | |
| 2024 | $336,300 Land $84,000 Building $252,300 | ||
| 2023 | $336,300 Land $84,000 Building $252,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1497 Phillips Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2024 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| 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 1497 Phillips Branch 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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