McDowell County property record for 717 Watson Rd, Nebo, NC 28761
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 2.28 acres (99,317 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,330 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1742-00-21-1943 |
| Primary APN | 1742-00-21-1943 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,248 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 99,317 sqft (2.28 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 20721 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 717 WATSON RD |
| City | NEBO |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28761-7658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | DIST:08 CITY/MUNI/TWP:NEBO MAP REF:MAP:1742 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEBO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
717 Watson Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 1995.
Source: McDowell County records, as of September 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 717 WATSON RD, NEBO, NC 28761-7658 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000488830 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 717 Watson Rd was $1,330.
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell County |
| Unified School District | McDowell County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,330.00 | $199,250 Land $25,000 Building $174,250 | |
| 2023 | $1,330.00 | $199,250 Land $25,000 Building $174,250 | $199,250 Land $25,000 Building $174,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 717 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 2016 · 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 717 Watson Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
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