Polk County property record for 297 Buck Branch Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,045 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $667 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P93-114 |
| Primary APN | P93-114 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Finished Area |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,045 sqft (1.08 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 12611 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 297 BUCK BRANCH RD |
| City | MILL SPRING |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28756-9709 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | OPEN |
| Legal Description | LOT #12B 1.08 ACRES, 0000 00 X 00, 0D01 DEER MEADOWS |
| Legal Subdivision | DEER MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 12B |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITE OAK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 920101 |
297 Buck Branch Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 184 REFRESHING RDG, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792-8017 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back JERRY LAUGHTER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 450 / 447 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 297 BUCK BRANCH RD, MILL SPRING, NC 28756-9709 |
| Document Number | 000457/254 |
| Book / Page | 457 / 254 |
| Map Reference | PL E SL 1022 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 297 BUCK BRANCH RD, MILL SPRING, NC 28756-9709 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 184 REFRESHING RDG, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792-8017 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 297 BUCK BRANCH RD, MILL SPRING, NC 28756-9709 |
| Document Number | 000450/447 |
| Book / Page | 450 / 447 |
| Map Reference | FILE E SL 1022 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 297 BUCK BRANCH RD, MILL SPRING, NC 28756-9709 |
| Document Number | 0000450449 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 450/449 |
| Name | JERRY LAUGHTER |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | May 21, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 297 Buck Branch Rd was $667.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $667.00 | $130,771 (-) Land $23,480 Building $107,291 | $130,771 (-) Land $23,480 Building $107,291 |
| 2025 | $667.00 | $130,771 Land $23,480 Building $107,291 | $130,771 Land $23,480 Building $107,291 |
| 2023 | $541.00 (+8.63%) | $84,583 (-) Land $20,320 Building $64,263 | |
| 2022 | $498.00 | $84,583 Land $20,320 Building $64,263 | |
| 2021 | $84,583 Land $20,320 Building $64,263 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 297 Buck Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2015.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 8, 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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2015–2024) |
| 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 297 Buck Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 54% 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 54% of the US · above 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Windstream.
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