Watauga County property record for 221 Sawmill Branch Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $34 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1950-63-2877-000 |
| Primary APN | 1950-63-2877-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Account Number | 1625872 |
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| Street Address | 221 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 051 HEMLOCK HILLS 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEMLOCK HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 921000 |
221 Sawmill Branch Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2007.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 350 CAROLINA AVE, 307, WINTER PARK, FL 32789-3156 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200779090 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1295 / 314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 221 Sawmill Branch Rd was $34.
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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,900 (-) Land $10,900 | ||
| 2025 | $34.00 | $10,900 Land $10,900 | |
| 2024 | $10,900 Land $10,900 | ||
| 2023 | $10,900 Land $10,900 |
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 221 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 221 Sawmill Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 24 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 |
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