Macon County property record for 481 Mark Dowdle Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (48,310 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $633 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6582962173 |
| Primary APN | 6582962173 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 48,310 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 228 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 40000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 MARK DOWDLE RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28734-5404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 POPLAR GROVE RD 1648 |
| Legal Subdivision | POPLAR GROVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
Source: Macon County records · APN 6582962173
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 MARK DOWDLE RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-5404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 00O30/2166 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Property Address | 481 MARK DOWDLE RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-5404 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | E38/1860 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Book Page | E-38/1860 |
| Instrument | 2017006632 |
| Name | UNITED COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FRANKLIN, NC 28734 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Macon County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $158,620 (-) Land $34,000 Building $124,620 | $158,620 (-) Land $34,000 Building $124,620 | |
| 2025 | $633.00 (+1.93%) | $158,620 (-) Land $34,000 Building $124,620 | $158,620 (-) Land $34,000 Building $124,620 |
| 2023 | $621.00 | $158,620 Land $34,000 Building $124,620 | $158,620 Land $34,000 Building $124,620 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of November 8, 2018 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Ivan |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: BalsamWest FiberNET, Frontier.
Based on FCC filings for 57 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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