Carter County property record for 163 Smalling Rd, Watauga, TN 37694
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,529 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 19.3 acres (841,144 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $467 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Construction Loan Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010033 11400 |
| Primary APN | 010033 11400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,529 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,358 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 570 sqft |
| Basement Area | 570 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 570 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 841,144 sqft (19.3 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 672 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 864 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 163 SMALLING RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATAUGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37694-3168 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 13, COUNTY AREA: B99 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTER TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 71200 |
163 Smalling Rd, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2019.
Source: Carter County records, as of January 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 490344, LEESBURG, FL 34749-0344 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage FARM CREDIT SERVICES/MIDLANDS FLCA |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001525 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTER TN |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 163 SMALLING RD, WATAUGA, TN 37694-3168 |
| Document Number | 0000005151 |
| Book / Page | 653 / 617 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265151 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE G TITLE COMPANY, SEELEY TITLE COMPANY PLLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $55,681.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 1159 DRY CREEK RD, ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643-5786 |
| Document Number | 0000005152, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Book Page | 653/620 |
| Instrument | 20265152 |
| Name | FARM CREDIT SERVICES/MIDLANDS FLCA |
|---|
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 6.49% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARTER TN |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 163 SMALLING RD, ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643 |
| Document Number | 0000001525 |
| Book / Page | 000344 / 000664 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1525 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | PO BOX 490967 LEESBURG FL 347490967, LEESBURG, FL 34749-0967 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 163 Smalling Rd was $467.
Source: Carter County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carter County |
| Unified School District | Carter County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $467.00 | $21,400 Land $17,525 Building $3,875 | |
| 2023 | $21,400 (-) Land $17,525 Building $3,875 | ||
| 2022 | $434.00 | $21,400 Land $17,525 Building $3,875 | $85,600 (-) Land $70,100 Building $15,500 |
| 2021 | $85,600 Land $70,100 Building $15,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 163 Smalling Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025 · 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 Claims | 2 (1998–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
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 163 Smalling 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 68% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ELIZABETHTON WATER DEPT serves 32,490 people · EPA ID TN0000221 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WATAUGA RIVER REG WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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