Watauga County property record for 944 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 3.13 acres (136,343 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,290 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1983-08-2844-000 |
| Primary APN | 1983-08-2844-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 136,343 sqft (3.13 acres) |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1773641 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 944 LAUREL BRANCH RD |
| City | VILAS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28692-9156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NCSR 1218 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | COVE CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 920200 |
944 Laurel Branch Rd is owned by a company that bought it in October 2017.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 164 EASY ST, MELBOURNE, FL 32934-9008 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017662627 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1941 / 327 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 24, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0015500159 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 944 LAUREL BRANCH RD, VILAS, NC 28692-9156 |
| Document Number | 0019410327 |
| Book / Page | 001941 / 000327 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 662627 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 164 EASY ST MELBOURNE FL 329349008, MELBOURNE, FL 32934-9008 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 944 Laurel Branch Rd was $1,290, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $319,500 (-) Land $32,800 Building $286,700 | ||
| 2025 | $1,290.00 (+0.86%) | $319,500 Land $32,800 Building $286,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,279.00 | $319,500 Land $32,800 Building $286,700 | |
| 2023 | $319,500 Land $32,800 Building $286,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 944 Laurel Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1989.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 18 |
| 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 944 Laurel Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · above 70% 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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