Watauga County property record for 233 Sawmill Branch Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $137,500 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,147 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1950-64-8123-000 |
| Primary APN | 1950-64-8123-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 616 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1860833 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 233 SAWMILL BRANCH RD |
| City | BEECH MOUNTAIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28604-8180 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BMR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 057 HEMLOCK HILLS 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEMLOCK HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 921000 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 233 SAWMILL BRANCH RD, BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC 28604-8180 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006136820 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1217 / 172 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023760100 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 233 SAWMILL BRANCH RD, BANNER ELK, NC 28604 |
| Document Number | 0023760100 |
| Book / Page | 2376 / 100 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 102 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 739319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 233 SAWMILL BRANCH RD, BANNER ELK, NC 28604 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 233 SAWMILL BRANCH RD, BANNER ELK, NC 28604 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,147.00 (-62.15%) | $302,400 (-) Land $10,900 Building $291,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,030.00 | $302,400 Land $10,900 Building $291,500 | |
| 2023 | $302,400 Land $10,900 Building $291,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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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