Watauga County property record for 143 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,539,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $83 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1897-64-0392-000 |
| Primary APN | 1897-64-0392-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
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| Account Number | 1279512 |
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| Street Address | 143 OLD JOHNS RIVER RD |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-9565 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | LOT 718 |
| Legal Lot Number | 718 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
143 Old Johns River Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2023.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 W MONROE ST, 3600, CHICAGO, IL 60661-3779 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023730272 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2328 / 817 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 143 Old Johns River Rd was $83.
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 | $22,800 (-) Land $22,800 | ||
| 2025 | $83.00 | $22,800 Land $22,800 | |
| 2024 | $22,800 Land $22,800 | ||
| 2023 | $22,800 Land $22,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 143 Old Johns River Rd 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 |
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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 143 Old Johns River Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BLUE RIDGE ESTATES private · serves 51 people · EPA ID NC3095004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.97 mg/L (2017–2019) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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