Watauga County property record for 157 Murry Dr, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 851 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 5.36 acres (233,482 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $932 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2941-74-6554-000 |
| Primary APN | 2941-74-6554-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 851 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 851 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 233,482 sqft (5.36 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 300 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 484 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1766890 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 MURRY DR |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-5214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROWN MOUNTAIN ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWN MOUNTAIN ESTATES |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | STONY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1073 |
| Census Tract | 920701 |
157 Murry Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2008.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5119 OLD 421 S, BOONE, NC 28607-6351 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014150069 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Murry Dr was $932, up 1.2% 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 | $222,200 (-) Land $95,100 Building $127,100 | ||
| 2025 | $932.00 (+1.19%) | $222,200 Land $95,100 Building $127,100 | |
| 2024 | $921.00 | $222,200 Land $95,100 Building $127,100 | |
| 2023 | $222,200 Land $95,100 Building $127,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Murry Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 12 |
| 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 157 Murry Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% 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 45% of the US · above 66% 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Skyline Telephone.
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