Jackson County property record for 495 Watson Br Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $486 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7660-01-5347 |
| Primary APN | 7660-01-5347 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,334 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,334 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 495 WATSON BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | CULLOWHEE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28723-9695 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WATSON BRANCH RD |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CULLOWHEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 495 WATSON BRANCH RD, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-9695 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson County |
| Unified School District | Jackson County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $128,143 (+44.09%) Land $20,210 Building $107,933 | |
| 2025 | $486.00 (+44.21%) | |
| 2023 | $337.00 | $88,930 Land $18,580 Building $70,350 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 16, 2026 · 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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 55% of the US · above 77% 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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