Carter County property record for 237 Riggs Rd, Watauga, TN 37694
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 924 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.539 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $106 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010033 13802 |
| Primary APN | 010033 13802 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 924 sqft |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.539 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Utility Building | 400 sqft |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 237 RIGGS RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATAUGA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 37694-3204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 13, COUNTY AREA: B99 |
| Legal Subdivision | JERRY WAYNE NAVE |
| Jurisdiction | CARTER TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 71200 |
237 Riggs Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Carter County records, as of January 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 CARTER BLVD, ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643-4007 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 14001187 |
| Deed Book / Page | 186 / 21 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 Riggs Rd was $106.
Source: Carter County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carter County |
| Unified School District | Carter County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106.00 | $4,875 Land $3,400 Building $1,475 | |
| 2023 | $4,875 (-) Land $3,400 Building $1,475 | ||
| 2022 | $99.00 | $4,875 Land $3,400 Building $1,475 | $19,500 (-) Land $13,600 Building $5,900 |
| 2021 | $19,500 Land $13,600 Building $5,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 237 Riggs Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
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 237 Riggs Rd is low, with a 0.08% 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 Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | ELIZABETHTON WATER DEPT serves 32,490 people · EPA ID TN0000221 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WATAUGA RIVER REG WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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