Macon County property record for 437 Grouse Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,436 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.54 acres (67,082 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $353,500 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,236 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7517456109 |
| Primary APN | 7517456109 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,436 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,436 sqft |
| Basement Area | 718 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 718 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 67,082 sqft (1.54 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 470 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 155813 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 437 GROUSE RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-2470 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 135 SEC 6 WATAUGA VISTA |
| Legal Subdivision | WATAUGA VISTA |
| Legal Lot Number | 135 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLSHOAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
437 Grouse Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 GROUSE RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-2470 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20235480 |
| Deed Book / Page | S42 / 515 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00D30/1666 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 437 GROUSE RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-2470 |
| Document Number | 0000004259 |
| Book / Page | 44 / 2464 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264259 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 437 GROUSE RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-2470 |
| Document Number | 0000004259, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Book Page | 44/2464 |
| Instrument | 20264259 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.48% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 437 GROUSE RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-2470 |
| Document Number | 000S42/515 |
| Book / Page | S-42 / 515 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 SL 67 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $707.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 437 GROUSE RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-2470 |
| Document Number | 000S42/519 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Book Page | S-42/519 |
| Instrument | 2023005481 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.27% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.27% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.27% |
| Index | 5-Year TN |
| Max Rate | 12.2% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 437 Grouse Rd was $1,236.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,236.00 | $315,500 (-) Land $25,000 Building $290,500 | $315,500 (-) Land $25,000 Building $290,500 |
| 2025 | $1,236.00 | $315,500 Land $25,000 Building $290,500 | $315,500 Land $25,000 Building $290,500 |
| 2023 | $1,224.00 | $315,500 Land $25,000 Building $290,500 | $315,500 Land $25,000 Building $290,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 437 Grouse Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · 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 |
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 437 Grouse Rd is moderate, ranking above 50% 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 50% of the US · above 71% 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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