Watauga County property record for 161 Birch, Boone, NC 28607 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,464 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,695 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1889-97-7259-000 |
| Primary APN | 1889-97-7259-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,464 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 153 sqft |
| Patio Area | 520 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1838087 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 BIRCH |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-5744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 21,PORT 22 SEC7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOUND EARS LODGE AND CLUB PROPERTY |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAUGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 920602 |
Source: Watauga County records · APN 1889-97-7259-000
Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 513 EMERYWOOD DR, HIGH POINT, NC 27262-2811 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021708560 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2204 / 162 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 161 BIRCH, BOONE, NC 28607-5744 |
| Document Number | 0022040162 |
| Book / Page | 2204 / 162 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 68 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 708560 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $930.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 BILTMORE, 110, SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522-2428 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 ERNERYWOOD DRIVE, HIGH POINT, NC 27262 |
Source: Watauga County records · Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| 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 | $1,695.00 | $429,400 (-) Land $61,100 Building $368,300 | |
| 2024 | $429,400 Land $61,100 Building $368,300 | ||
| 2023 | $429,400 Land $61,100 Building $368,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Watauga County (37189C), updated May 17, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 371899206021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 23 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 units insured 8 under condo master policies |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024, rainfall accumulation, Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,515 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 115 locations within about half a mile of this property
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