Macon County property record for 473 Watauga Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.16 acres (50,530 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $196,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,239 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7506269635 |
| Primary APN | 7506269635 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 730 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 50,530 sqft (1.16 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 564 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cabin | 324 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 141226 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 473 WATAUGA RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-2324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | RD 1500 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLSHOAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
473 Watauga Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 473 WATAUGA RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-2324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20177945 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38 / 107 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 473 WATAUGA RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-2324 |
| Document Number | H38/0107 |
| Book / Page | H-38 / 0107 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017007945 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $392.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1454 BEECHWOOD TRL, FORT MYERS, FL 33919-3467 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 473 Watauga Rd was $1,239.
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 | $1,239.00 | $329,370 Land $32,500 Building $296,870 | $329,370 Land $32,500 Building $296,870 |
| 2025 | $1,239.00 | ||
| 2023 | $312,270 Land $32,500 Building $279,770 | $312,270 Land $32,500 Building $279,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 473 Watauga Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 473 Watauga Rd is moderate, ranking above 53% 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 53% of the US · above 75% 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 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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