Jackson County property record for 497 Watson Br Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $86 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7660-01-2117 |
| Primary APN | 7660-01-2117 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Heating System | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 497 WATSON BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | CULLOWHEE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28723-9695 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | WATSON BRANCH RD |
| Legal Subdivision | WATSON BRANCH RD LIFE EST |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CULLOWHEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 313 LUM BOONE CIR, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786-6103 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names 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 | $22,650 (-24.17%) Land $22,650 | |
| 2025 | $86.00 (-23.89%) | |
| 2023 | $113.00 | $29,870 Land $22,250 Building $7,620 |
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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