Watauga County property record for 168 Celestial Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,856 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,639 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1897-89-7094-000 |
| Primary APN | 1897-89-7094-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 18 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,856 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,428 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 432 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Patio Area | 884 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1842290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 168 CELESTIAL DR |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH WINBLER SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 POLO DR, SALISBURY, NC 28144-8302 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201169690 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1587 / 737 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022160343 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 168 CELESTIAL DR, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605 |
| Document Number | 0022160343 |
| Book / Page | 2216 / 343 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 710575 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 209 POLO DR, SALISBURY, NC 28144-8302 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,639.00 (+21%) | $686,000 (-) Land $52,300 Building $633,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,181.00 | $686,000 Land $52,300 Building $633,700 | |
| 2023 | $686,000 Land $52,300 Building $633,700 |
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 | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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