Watauga County property record for 198 Spring Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,592 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $52,500 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,608 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2817-57-1970-000 |
| Primary APN | 2817-57-1970-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,592 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 824 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Patio Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1737536 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 SPRING DR |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-8975 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 SPRING POND ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRING POND ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1438 GOFORTH RD, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-9362 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015635745 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1799 / 693 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000762506 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 198 SPRING DR, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-8975 |
| Document Number | 0000762506 |
| Book / Page | 2498 / 772 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026762506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 1438 GOFORTH RD, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-9362 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 198 SPRING DR, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-8975 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0019340303 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1934/0303 |
| Instrument | 661302 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBIA, SC 29211 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2024 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.75% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.75% |
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 | $405,800 (-) Land $57,900 Building $347,900 | ||
| 2025 | $1,608.00 | $405,800 (-) Land $57,900 Building $347,900 | |
| 2024 | $405,800 Land $57,900 Building $347,900 | ||
| 2023 | $405,800 Land $57,900 Building $347,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 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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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 | 0.06% 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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