Watauga County property record for 231 Elm, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,608 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.322 acres (14,026 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,284 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1899-24-3309-000 |
| Primary APN | 1899-24-3309-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,608 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,213 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 910 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,026 sqft (0.322 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,528 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1859174 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 ELM |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-5762 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 SEC 12 HOUND EARS PLUS 0.019AC TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | HOUND EARS |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAUGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 920602 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1573 STERLING RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209-1545 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 231 ELM, BOONE, NC 28607-5762 |
| Document Number | 0023490668 |
| Book / Page | 2349 / 668 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 734247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1573 STERLING RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209-1545 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1573 STERLING RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209-1545 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,284.00 (+1.6%) | $589,400 (-) Land $88,100 Building $501,300 | |
| 2024 | $589,400 Land $88,100 Building $501,300 | ||
| 2023 | $589,400 (-) Land $88,100 Building $501,300 | ||
| 2022 | $2,248.00 | $589,400 Land $88,100 Building $501,300 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 50% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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