Wilkes County property record for 289 Falls Rd, Moravian Falls, NC 28654
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,471 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,219 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3855-38-6785 |
| Primary APN | 3855-38-6785 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,471 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,431 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 166522 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 289 FALLS RD |
| City | MORAVIAN FALLS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28654-9527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WILKES NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MORAVIAN FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 961001 |
289 Falls Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2017.
Source: Wilkes County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 289 FALLS RD, MORAVIAN FALLS, NC 28654-9527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1143 / 36 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005417 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILKES NC |
| Property Address | 289 FALLS RD, MORAVIAN FALLS, NC 28654-9527 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 FALLS RD, MORAVIAN FALLS, NC 28654-9527 |
| Document Number | 001369/210 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 1369/210 |
| Instrument | 251 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 289 Falls Rd was $1,219, down 27.4% from the year before.
Source: Wilkes County assessment roll, as of January 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Unified School District | Wilkes County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,219.00 (-27.44%) | $258,100 Land $25,840 Building $232,260 | $258,100 Land $25,840 Building $232,260 |
| 2024 | $1,680.00 | ||
| 2023 | $112,060 Land $11,180 Building $100,880 | $112,060 Land $11,180 Building $100,880 | |
| 2020 | $840.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 289 Falls Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 289 Falls Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM private · serves 3,455 people · EPA ID NC0197040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from TOWN OF WILKESBORO |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| 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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, RiverStreet Networks, T-Mobile.
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