Wilkes County property record for 853 Waddell Rd, Roaring River, NC 28669
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 12.1 acres (528,818 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,257 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4910-54-7939 |
| Primary APN | 4910-54-7939 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 528,818 sqft (12.1 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 32744 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 853 WADDELL RD |
| City | ROARING RIVER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28669-9124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WILKES NC |
| Township / Civil Division | EDWARDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 960102 |
853 Waddell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 1989.
Source: Wilkes County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 WADDELL RD, ROARING RIVER, NC 28669-9124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1989 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1989 |
| Deed Book / Page | 675 / 610 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Waddell Rd was $1,257, down 36.3% from the year before.
Source: Wilkes County assessment roll, as of January 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Unified School District | Wilkes County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,257.00 (-36.32%) | $275,330 Land $97,720 Building $177,610 | $275,330 Land $97,720 Building $177,610 |
| 2024 | $1,974.00 | ||
| 2023 | $137,110 Land $48,400 Building $88,710 | $137,110 Land $48,400 Building $88,710 | |
| 2020 | $987.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 853 Waddell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2024 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 853 Waddell Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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