Watauga County property record for 159 Straight St, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,703 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2901-60-9272-000 |
| Primary APN | 2901-60-9272-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1149616 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 STRAIGHT ST |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-3580 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BOR3 |
| Legal Description | 159 STRAIGHT ST |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BOONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 920400 |
Source: Watauga County records · APN 2901-60-9272-000
Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 STRAIGHT ST, BOONE, NC 28607-3580 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Watauga County records · Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Boone Town |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,703.00 | $180,700 (-) Land $74,600 Building $106,100 | |
| 2024 | $180,700 Land $74,600 Building $106,100 | ||
| 2023 | $180,700 Land $74,600 Building $106,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 17, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1991–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Loretto Telephone Company.
Based on FCC filings for 290 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF BOONE serves 19,811 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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