Watauga County property record for 194 Phillips Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,794 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,160 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1972-12-6643-000 |
| Primary APN | 1972-12-6643-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,794 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 544 sqft |
| Basement Area | 544 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 544 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 388 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1278704 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 194 PHILLIPS BRANCH RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PHILLIPS BRANCH RD |
| Legal Subdivision | PHILLIPS |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 920200 |
194 Phillips Branch Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2007.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 PHILLIPS BRANCH RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9436 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012550069 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 194 Phillips Branch Rd was $2,160, up 0.6% from the year before.
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 | $555,800 (-) Land $38,200 Building $517,600 | ||
| 2025 | $2,160.00 (+0.56%) | $555,800 Land $38,200 Building $517,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,148.00 | $555,800 Land $38,200 Building $517,600 | |
| 2023 | $555,800 Land $38,200 Building $517,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 194 Phillips Branch 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 May 17, 2024 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 194 Phillips 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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