Watauga County property record for 1861 Hickory, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,890 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,314 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,692 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale Mar 2017 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1899-18-8031-000 |
| Primary APN | 1899-18-8031-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,890 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,305 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,078 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,305 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Garage Area | 414 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Patio Area | 204 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1774443 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1861 HICKORY |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-5773 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BLOCK 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOUND EARS GOLF AND SKI CLUB DEVELOPMENT |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAUGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 920602 |
1861 Hickory is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 FLAGSHIP CV, GREENSBORO, NC 27455-3428 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017664375 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1951 / 59 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019090421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1861 HICKORY, BOONE, NC 28607-5773 |
| Document Number | 0019510059 |
| Book / Page | 001951 / 000059 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 664375 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $770.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 16 FLAGSHIP CV GREENSBORO NC 274553428, GREENSBORO, NC 27455-3428 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1861 HICKORY, BOONE, NC 28607-5773 |
| Document Number | 0019090421 |
| Book / Page | 001909 / 000421 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 656635 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1861 HICKORY BOONE NC 286075773, BOONE, NC 28607-5773 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1861 HICKORY, BOONE, NC 28607-5773 |
| Document Number | 0019090388 |
| Book / Page | 001909 / 000388 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 656633 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SOURCE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1861 HICKORY BOONE NC 286075773, BOONE, NC 28607-5773 |
| Document Number | 19090393 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 001909/000393 |
| Instrument | 656634 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 19, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1861 Hickory was $2,692, up 0.4% from the year before.
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 | $700,400 (-) Land $112,300 Building $588,100 | ||
| 2025 | $2,692.00 (+0.45%) | $700,400 Land $112,300 Building $588,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,680.00 | $700,400 Land $112,300 Building $588,100 | |
| 2023 | $700,400 Land $112,300 Building $588,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1861 Hickory in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 23 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| 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 1861 Hickory 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HOUND EARS WATER SYSTEM private · serves 975 people · EPA ID NC0195112 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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