Watauga County property record for 159 Buttercup Ct, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,923 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,684 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2910-29-8539-000 |
| Primary APN | 2910-29-8539-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,923 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 408 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1748954 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 BUTTERCUP CT |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-5511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BOR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 COUNCILL OAKS |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNCILL OAKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 920400 |
159 Buttercup Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2014.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 BUTTERCUP CT, BOONE, NC 28607-5511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011104540 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1606 / 667 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0017470894 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Buttercup Ct was $2,684, down 33.4% from the year before.
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Boone Town |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $357,900 (-) Land $57,600 Building $300,300 | ||
| 2025 | $2,684.00 (-33.45%) | $357,900 Land $57,600 Building $300,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,033.00 | $357,900 Land $57,600 Building $300,300 | |
| 2023 | $384,900 Land $57,600 Building $327,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Buttercup Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 29 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1989–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 159 Buttercup Ct is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | TOWN OF BOONE serves 19,811 people · EPA ID NC0195010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 194 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Skyline Telephone, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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