Watauga County property record for 178 Shadow Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,240 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,500,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2807-94-3189-000 |
| Primary APN | 2807-94-3189-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,620 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,620 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,510 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,810 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1844207 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 SHADOW LN |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-9230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BRR15 |
| Legal Description | OFF HWY 321, BETWEEN BUXTON RD |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM B BARHAM AND CHARLENE K BARHAM |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2052 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1946, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-1946 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021711601 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2222 / 507 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 178 SHADOW LN, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-9230 |
| Document Number | 0022220507 |
| Book / Page | 2222 / 507 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 140 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 711601 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1946, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-1946 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Blowing Rock Town |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,091,200 (-) Land $120,400 Building $970,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,091,200 (-2.77%) Land $120,400 Building $970,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,091,200 Land $120,400 Building $970,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,122,300 Land $120,400 Building $1,001,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 42% of the US · above 62% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF BLOWING ROCK serves 1,637 people · EPA ID NC0195020 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Skyline Telephone, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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