Watauga County property record for 357 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,500 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $53 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1983-26-1614-000 |
| Primary APN | 1983-26-1614-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
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| Account Number | 1702022 |
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| Street Address | 357 LAUREL BRANCH RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COVE CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 920200 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 374 LAUREL BRANCH RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9151 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201051430 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1516 / 751 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $14,500 (-) Land $14,500 | ||
| 2025 | $53.00 | $14,500 (-) Land $14,500 | |
| 2024 | $14,500 Land $14,500 | ||
| 2023 | $14,500 Land $14,500 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% 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 20 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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