Polk County property record for 869 John Watson Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 10.2 acres (446,490 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,224 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P122-34 |
| Primary APN | P122-34 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 446,490 sqft (10.2 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 57663 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 869 JOHN WATSON RD |
| City | RUTHERFORDTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28139-9142 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | 10.25 ACRES, 600 600 COUNTY RURAL |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY RURAL |
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 920101 |
869 John Watson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 869 JOHN WATSON RD, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139-9142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 00442/1973 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 869 JOHN WATSON RD, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139-9142 |
| Document Number | 00442/1973 |
| Book / Page | 442 / 1973 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 869 JOHN WATSON RD, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139-9142 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 869 John Watson Rd was $2,224.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,224.00 | $418,578 (-) Land $149,700 Building $268,878 | $418,578 (-) Land $149,700 Building $268,878 |
| 2025 | $2,224.00 | $418,578 Land $149,700 Building $268,878 | $418,578 Land $149,700 Building $268,878 |
| 2023 | $1,975.00 | $309,600 Land $104,000 Building $205,600 | |
| 2021 | $309,600 Land $104,000 Building $205,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 869 John Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 8, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2015–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 869 John Watson Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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