Gates County property record for 85 Sarem Rd, Gates, NC 27937
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,416 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00452 |
| Primary APN | 03-00452 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 12916 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 SAREM RD |
| City | GATES |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27937-9530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | PT HOME-WILLEY, SUSIE SAUNDERS |
| Jurisdiction | GATES NC |
| Township / Civil Division | REYNOLDSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 970300 |
85 Sarem Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1997.
Source: Gates County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 SAREM RD, GATES, NC 27937-9530 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 171 / 720 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Sarem Rd was $1,416, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Gates County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gates County |
| Unified School District | Gates County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,416.00 (+1.43%) | $165,136 (-) Land $23,925 Building $141,211 | $165,136 (-) Land $23,925 Building $141,211 |
| 2025 | $1,396.00 | $165,136 Land $23,925 Building $141,211 | $165,136 Land $23,925 Building $141,211 |
| 2023 | $1,360.00 | $127,460 Land $20,302 Building $107,158 | $127,460 Land $20,302 Building $107,158 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Sarem Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 29, 2018 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · Hurricane Matthew |
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 85 Sarem Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 46% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | GATES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 11,621 people · EPA ID NC0437020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fybe Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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