Watauga County property record for 171 Celestial Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,943 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,679 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1897-89-7514-000 |
| Primary APN | 1897-89-7514-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 18 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,943 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Patio Area | 376 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1532883 |
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| Street Address | 171 CELESTIAL DR |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 LOT 25 SW ANSLEY HTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Westglow listed 1979 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 79001762 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
171 Celestial Dr, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 250 HOLDER FARM RD, LEWISVILLE, NC 27023-8373 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Celestial Dr was $1,679.
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 | $425,200 (-) Land $56,700 Building $368,500 | ||
| 2025 | $1,679.00 | $425,200 Land $56,700 Building $368,500 | |
| 2024 | $419,600 Land $56,700 Building $362,900 | ||
| 2023 | $419,600 Land $56,700 Building $362,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Celestial Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 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.
Wildfire risk around 171 Celestial Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.06% 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 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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