Orange County property record for 517 Watson Rd, Efland, NC 27243
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $207,200 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,165 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9844-66-1150 |
| Primary APN | 9844-66-1150 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,208 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile/Manufactured |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 517 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | EFLAND |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27243-9797 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | S/O SR 1320 (WATSON RD) |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2054 |
| Census Tract | 11103 |
517 Watson Rd, a mobile home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1996.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 WATSON RD, EFLAND, NC 27243-9797 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1447 / 461 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Watson Rd was $1,165, up 5.5% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Orange County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,165.00 (+5.53%) | $133,900 (-) Land $55,000 Building $78,900 | $133,900 (-) Land $55,000 Building $78,900 |
| 2025 | $1,104.00 | $133,900 Land $55,000 Building $78,900 | $133,900 Land $55,000 Building $78,900 |
| 2023 | $696.00 | $59,100 Land $22,000 Building $37,100 | $59,100 Land $22,000 Building $37,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 517 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 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 | 1 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 517 Watson Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ORANGE-ALAMANCE WATER SYSTEM private · serves 9,223 people · EPA ID NC0368020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 44 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, T-Mobile.
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