Watauga County property record for 2949 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 20.4 acres (890,366 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $322 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1973-39-9188-000 |
| Primary APN | 1973-39-9188-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 890,366 sqft (20.4 acres) |
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| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 1766824 |
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| Street Address | 2949 LAUREL BRANCH RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Legal Description | SR #1218 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAVERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 920200 |
2949 Laurel Branch Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3705, BOONE, NC 28607-0671 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026761896 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2495 / 992 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2949 LAUREL BRANCH RD, VILAS, NC 28692 |
| Document Number | 0000761897 |
| Book / Page | 2495 / 996 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026761897 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2949 LAUREL BRANCH RD, VILAS, NC 28692 |
| Document Number | 0000761896 |
| Book / Page | 2495 / 992 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026761896 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $40,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2638 LAUREL BRANCH RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9836 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2949 Laurel Branch Rd was $322.
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $87,700 (-) Land $84,200 Building $3,500 | ||
| 2025 | $322.00 | $87,700 Land $84,200 Building $3,500 | |
| 2024 | $87,700 Land $84,200 Building $3,500 | ||
| 2023 | $87,700 Land $84,200 Building $3,500 |
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 2949 Laurel Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2949 Laurel Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · above 73% 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 11 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 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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