Watauga County property record for 1689 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,432 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,535 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2817-37-7381-000 |
| Primary APN | 2817-37-7381-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,432 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 372 sqft |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1099159 |
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| Street Address | 1689 SUNSET DR |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-9246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BRR15 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 17-20 J.A. YOUNG PROP |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-20 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
Source: Watauga County records · APN 2817-37-7381-000
Assessment roll updated December 2, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1689 SUNSET DR, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-9246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names 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 | Blowing Rock 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 | $1,535.00 Veteran's exemption | $436,300 (-) Land $43,900 Building $392,400 | |
| 2024 | $436,300 Land $43,900 Building $392,400 | ||
| 2023 | $436,300 Land $43,900 Building $392,400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 34 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1994–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| 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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 149 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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 BLOWING ROCK serves 1,637 people |
|---|---|
| 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 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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