Watauga County property record for 1256 Ray Brown Rd, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,896 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 4.99 acres (217,364 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,687 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Transfer Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2912-43-3859-000 |
| Primary APN | 2912-43-3859-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,896 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 217,364 sqft (4.99 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 476 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 352 sqft |
| Patio Area | 704 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1791562 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1256 RAY BROWN RD |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-9030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SR 1326 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MEAT CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 920100 |
1256 Ray Brown Rd is held in a trust since December 2018.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 123 HARMONY MOUNTAIN LN, BOONE, NC 28607-8101 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Oct 19, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020140418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1256 RAY BROWN RD, BOONE, NC 28607-9030 |
| Document Number | 0020140418 |
| Book / Page | 002014 / 000418 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 676498 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 123 HARMONY MOUNTAIN LN BOONE NC 286078101, BOONE, NC 28607-8101 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1256 RAY BROWN RD, BOONE, NC 28607-9030 |
| Document Number | 0019430183 |
| Book / Page | 001943 / 000183 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 662994 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 123 HARMONY MOUNTAIN LN BOONE NC 286078101, BOONE, NC 28607-8101 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1256 Ray Brown Rd was $2,687, up 0.4% 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 | $699,100 (-) Land $51,900 Building $647,200 | ||
| 2025 | $2,687.00 (+0.41%) | $699,100 Land $51,900 Building $647,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,676.00 | $699,100 Land $51,900 Building $647,200 | |
| 2023 | $699,100 Land $51,900 Building $647,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1256 Ray Brown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1996–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 14 |
| 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 1256 Ray Brown Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% 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 | 0.08% 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T, Skyline Telephone, Spectrum, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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