Watauga County property record for 171 Buff Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 5,743 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,871 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer Jun 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2829-60-7204-000 |
| Primary APN | 2829-60-7204-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 20 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,743 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,181 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,590 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,877 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 543 sqft |
| Patio Area | 538 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1854749 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 BUFF RIDGE RD |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-8364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 & 3 PANORAMA ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | PANORAMA ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 920703 |
171 Buff Ridge Rd is held in a trust since August 2022.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 VICTOR HUGO DR, CARY, NC 27511-6388 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022721898 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2283 / 892 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022930787 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 171 BUFF RIDGE RD, BOONE, NC 28607-8364 |
| Document Number | 0022930787 |
| Book / Page | 2293 / 787 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 92 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 723679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 15 BLUEBILL AVE APT 503, 503, NAPLES, FL 34108-1779 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 171 BUFF RIDGE RD, BOONE, NC 28607-8364 |
| Document Number | 0022830892 |
| Book / Page | 2283 / 892 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 92 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 721898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7300 ACC BLVD, RALEIGH, NC 27617-8407 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 BLUEBILL AVE APT 503, 503, NAPLES, FL 34108-1779 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 171 BUFF RIDGE RD, BOONE, NC 28607-8364 |
| Document Number | 0022450214 |
| Book / Page | 2245 / 214 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 92 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 715292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,430.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4024 SAPLING TRL, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278-9053 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7300 ACC BLVD, RALEIGH, NC 27617-8407 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,234,800 (-) Land $108,000 Building $1,126,800 | ||
| 2025 | $1,234,800 Land $108,000 Building $1,126,800 | ||
| 2024 | $3,871.00 | $1,217,400 Land $108,000 Building $1,109,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,217,400 Land $108,000 Building $1,109,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Buff Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 58 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 File median of 57 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 87 units insured incl. 30 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 58 (1987–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 58 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 171 Buff Ridge Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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