Watauga County property record for 837 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,142 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 4.12 acres (179,467 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,734 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1983-08-4008-000 |
| Primary APN | 1983-08-4008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,142 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 179,467 sqft (4.12 acres) |
| Patio Area | 907 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1307263 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 837 LAUREL BRANCH RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9155 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SR 1218 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COVE CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 920200 |
Source: Watauga County records · APN 1983-08-4008-000
Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 839 LAUREL BRANCH RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9155 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Watauga County records · Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,734.00 | $408,800 (-) Land $50,100 Building $358,700 | |
| 2024 | $408,800 Land $50,100 Building $358,700 | ||
| 2023 | $408,800 Land $50,100 Building $358,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 17, 2024 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% 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) |
|---|---|
| Loretto Telephone Company Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
Based on FCC filings for 20 locations within half a mile of this property.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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