Watauga County property record for 203 Sawmill Branch Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $33,500 (Sep 2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1950-53-3747-000 |
| Primary APN | 1950-53-3747-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Account Number | 1814829 |
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| Street Address | 203 SAWMILL BRANCH RD |
| City | BEECH MOUNTAIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28604-8180 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | BMR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 042 HEMLOCK HILLS 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEMLOCK HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 921000 |
203 Sawmill Branch Rd, residential vacant land, is held in a trust since September 2025.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 FERNCLIFF RD, BOONE, NC 28607-4500 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025753911 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2452 / 895 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 203 SAWMILL BRANCH RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8180 |
| Document Number | 0024520895 |
| Book / Page | 2452 / 895 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 102 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 753911 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $67.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 207 RANCH LAKE RD, CHAPIN, SC 29036-8172 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 FERNCLIFF RD, BOONE, NC 28607-4500 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 203 SAWMILL BRANCH RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8180 |
| Document Number | 0021740181 |
| Book / Page | 002174 / 000181 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 703588 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $45.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 207 RANCH LAKE RD CHAPIN SC 290368172, CHAPIN, SC 29036-8172 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Beech Mountain Town |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,800 (-) Land $15,800 | |
| 2025 | $15,800 (-) Land $15,800 | |
| 2024 | $15,800 (-) Land $15,800 | $15,800 Land $15,800 |
| 2023 | $15,800 Land $15,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 203 Sawmill Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2011–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 |
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 203 Sawmill Branch Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | TOWN OF BEECH MOUNTAIN serves 2,468 people · EPA ID NC0195104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 162 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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