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159 Murphy Private Dr, Watauga, TN 37694 Property Records

Carter County property record for 159 Murphy Private Dr, Watauga, TN 37694

Property Summary

Property TypeGeneral Agricultural/Rural
Details1.5 ba · 2,057 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size48.5 acres (2,114,402 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$835,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill$871 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN033-212.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN033-212.00
Alternative APNs
  • 1303303321200
  • 010033 21200

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,057 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,815 sqft
Basement Area224 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1968
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Exterior MaterialSiding
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area2,114,402 sqft (48.5 acres)
TerrainRolling
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area728 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed/Finished Porch
Porch Area1,153 sqft
Deck Area260 sqft
Patio Area332 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area1,344 sqft
Utility Building192 sqft
Pole Barn1,824 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 MURPHY PRIVATE DR
CityWATAUGA
StateTN
Zip37694-3106
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural
Legal DescriptionDISTRICT: 13, COUNTY AREA: B99
JurisdictionCARTER TN
Township / Civil Division3
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract71100

Owner

Source: Carter County records, as of December 3, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address159 MURPHY PRIVATE DR, WATAUGA, TN 37694-3106
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 25, 1987 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20236168
Deed Book / Page542 / 835
Prior Transfer DateNov 17, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000007984
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCARTER TN
Recording DateOct 27, 2023
Property Address159 MURPHY PRIVATE DR, WATAUGA, TN 37694-3106
Document Number0000006168
Book / Page542 / 835
Instrument DateOct 27, 2023
Instrument23006168
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2024
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, WILLIAMS TTL & CLOSING SVCS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,089.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 MURPHY PRIVATE DR, WATAUGA, TN 37694-3106

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Carter County assessment roll, as of December 3, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTennessee
CountyCarter County
Unified School DistrictCarter County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$871.00$39,975 (-) Land $14,500 Building $25,475$223,300 (+39.65%) Land $121,400 Building $101,900
2024$871.00 (+7.4%)
2023$39,975 (-) Land $14,500 Building $25,475
2022$811.00$39,975 Land $14,500 Building $25,475$159,900 (-28.39%) Land $58,000 Building $101,900
2021$223,300 Land $121,400 Building $101,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2011–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 5
Most Recent ClaimApr 2020 · river or lake flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 42% of the US · above 60% of Tennessee
Wildfire Likelihood0.08% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemELIZABETHTON WATER DEPT
serves 32,490 people · EPA ID TN0000221
Water SourcePurchased surface water from WATAUGA RIVER REG WATER AUTH
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 35
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

May also be available: Brightspeed.

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