Watauga County property record for 159 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,650 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,788 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,261 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2807-97-4978-000 |
| Primary APN | 2807-97-4978-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,788 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1626533 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 SUNSET DR |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-7205 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | BRCB |
| Legal Description | SUNSET DR |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| 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 | 413 IVY CIR, ADVANCE, NC 27006-8521 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Blowing Rock Town |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $396,590 (-) Land $132,400 Building $264,190 | ||
| 2025 | $1,261.00 | $396,590 (-) Land $132,400 Building $264,190 | |
| 2024 | $396,590 Land $132,400 Building $264,190 | ||
| 2023 | $396,590 Land $132,400 Building $264,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 BLOWING ROCK serves 1,637 people · EPA ID NC0195020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 273 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Skyline Telephone, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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