131 Laurel Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 Property Records

Watauga County property record for 131 Laurel Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,660 sqft · built 1870
Lot Size	1.07 acres (46,609 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$3,250,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,537 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2807-87-3110-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2807-87-3110-000`
Alternative APN	`1551549`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,660 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	768 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1870
Effective Year Built	Effective 1870
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	46,609 sqft (1.07 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	132 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	132 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	704 sqft
Patio Area	380 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Gas
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1551549
Street Address	131 LAUREL DR
City	BLOWING ROCK
State	NC
Zip	28605-6124
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	BRR15
Legal Description	RECOMBINATION LAUREL DR
Legal Subdivision	RECOMBINATION
Jurisdiction	WATAUGA NC
Township / Civil Division	BLOWING ROCK
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2032
Census Tract	920800

Owner

131 Laurel Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.

Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	597 BLAZING STAR TRL, BOONE, NC 28607-7046
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2026761007
Deed Book / Page	2491 / 1057
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WATAUGA NC
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2026
Property Address	131 LAUREL DR, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-6124
Document Number	0000761007
Book / Page	2491 / 1057
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2026
Instrument	2026761007
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 15, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$656,500.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	597 BLAZING STAR TRL, BOONE, NC 28607-7046

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 131 Laurel Dr was $3,537.

Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
Municipality	Blowing Rock Town
County	Watauga County
Unified School District	Watauga County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,040,000 (-) Land $152,100 Building $887,900
2025	$3,537.00	$1,040,000 Land $152,100 Building $887,900
2024			$1,040,000 Land $152,100 Building $887,900
2023		$1,040,000 Land $152,100 Building $887,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 131 Laurel Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1993.

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 27 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	37 units insured incl. 10 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	11 (1993–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	6 of 11
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event	Tropical Storm Helene, Sep 2024 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 131 Laurel Dr is low, with a 0.03% 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	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	TOWN OF BLOWING ROCK serves 1,637 people · EPA ID NC0195020
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 205 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: AT&T, Skyline Telephone.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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