McDowell County property record for 861 Watson Rd, Nebo, NC 28761
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,862 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 3.5 acres (152,460 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $999 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Sale Apr 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1742-00-10-7763 |
| Primary APN | 1742-00-10-7763 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,862 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,124 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,862 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,246 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,246 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 152,460 sqft (3.5 acres) |
| Lot Width | 348 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 13459086 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 861 WATSON RD |
| City | NEBO |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28761-7659 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | DB 145-165 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEBO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
Source: McDowell County records, as of December 2, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 OAKWOOD ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3650 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Beneficiary Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20251835 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0014980525 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 861 WATSON RD, NEBO, NC 28761-7659 |
| Document Number | 0014980614 |
| Book / Page | 1498 / 614 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025001835 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 785 GARDEN CREEK RD, MARION, NC 28752-4584 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 OAKWOOD ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3650 |
| Document Type | Beneficiary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 861 WATSON RD, NEBO, NC 28761-7659 |
| Document Number | 0014980525 |
| Book / Page | 1498 / 525 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025001818 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 785 GARDEN CREEK RD, MARION, NC 28752-4584 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 OAKWOOD ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3650 |
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of September 30, 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 | $999.00 | $149,580 (-) Land $37,520 Building $112,060 | |
| 2023 | $999.00 | $149,580 Land $37,520 Building $112,060 | $149,580 Land $37,520 Building $112,060 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 0.06% 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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