Watauga County property record for 252 Twin Branches Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,853 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.97 acres (42,253 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,574 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1887-66-7449-000 |
| Primary APN | 1887-66-7449-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,853 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 42,253 sqft (0.97 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,356 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1755112 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 TWIN BRANCHES RD |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-8956 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 39 SWEETGRASS PH1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWEETGRASS PH1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2065 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
252 Twin Branches Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 INDIAN RIDGE RD, NATICK, MA 01760-5625 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015640303 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1822 / 830 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Twin Branches Rd was $2,574.
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 | $668,300 (-) Land $110,300 Building $558,000 | ||
| 2025 | $2,574.00 | $668,300 Land $110,300 Building $558,000 | |
| 2024 | $668,300 Land $110,300 Building $558,000 | ||
| 2023 | $668,300 Land $110,300 Building $558,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Twin Branches Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 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.
Wildfire risk around 252 Twin Branches Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.07% 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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Skyline Telephone.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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