Macon County property record for 2079 Watauga Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,656 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 83.8 acres (3,652,506 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,565 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7517002511 |
| Primary APN | 7517002511 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,656 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,656 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 269 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 269 sqft |
| Utility Area | 144 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,652,506 sqft (83.8 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 632 sqft |
| Deck Area | 570 sqft |
| Patio Area | 650 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 124758 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2079 WATAUGA RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-1272 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | WATAUGA RD UNRECORDED PLAT |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLSHOAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
2079 Watauga Rd, a single family home, is held in a trust.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 BROWN BRANCH RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-2437 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2079 Watauga Rd was $2,565.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $623,080 | $891,240 Land $340,170 Building $551,070 | |
| 2025 | $2,565.00 | ||
| 2023 | $870,240 Land $340,170 Building $530,070 | $870,240 Land $340,170 Building $530,070 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2079 Watauga 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 November 8, 2018 · 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 |
| 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 2079 Watauga 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 | 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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