Watauga County property record for 145 Old Johns River Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,539,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $75 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1897-64-1490-000 |
| Primary APN | 1897-64-1490-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
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| Account Number | 1279512 |
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| Street Address | 145 OLD JOHNS RIVER RD |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-9565 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | LOT 719 |
| Legal Lot Number | 719 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 W MONROE ST, 3600, CHICAGO, IL 60661-3779 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023730272 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2328 / 817 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $20,600 (-) Land $20,600 | ||
| 2025 | $75.00 | $20,600 (-) Land $20,600 | |
| 2024 | $20,600 Land $20,600 | ||
| 2023 | $20,600 Land $20,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Record 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.
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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