Watauga County property record for 246 Hickory, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,736 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 acres (30,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $292,500 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,213 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1899-06-8659-000 |
| Primary APN | 1899-06-8659-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,736 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,140 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,928 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 225 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 225 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 450 sqft |
| Patio Area | 337 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1760360 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 246 HICKORY |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-5772 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SEC 2 HOUND EARS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOUND EARS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAUGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 920602 |
246 Hickory is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 260 EVERETTE RD, PINEHURST, NC 28374-8646 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015641535 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1829 / 201 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 246 Hickory was $2,213.
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 | $581,900 (+2.03%) Land $94,300 Building $487,600 | ||
| 2025 | $2,213.00 | $570,300 Land $94,300 Building $476,000 | |
| 2024 | $570,300 Land $94,300 Building $476,000 | ||
| 2023 | $570,300 Land $94,300 Building $476,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 246 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 246 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 115 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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