Watauga County property record for 265 Orchard St, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 3,449 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (39,204 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $775,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,609 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2900-99-4085-000 |
| Primary APN | 2900-99-4085-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 23 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,449 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,692 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,204 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 241 sqft |
| Patio Area | 68 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1861484 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 265 ORCHARD ST |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-3638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BOB2 |
| Legal Description | ORCHARD ST |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BOONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 920400 |
265 Orchard St is held in a trust since May 2024.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 311, BOONE, NC 28607-0663 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024741080 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2385 / 590 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000700982 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 265 Orchard St was $4,609, down 31.8% from the year before.
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Boone Town |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $577,900 (-) Land $115,700 Building $462,200 | ||
| 2025 | $4,609.00 (-31.79%) | $577,900 Land $115,700 Building $462,200 | |
| 2024 | $6,757.00 | $577,900 Land $115,700 Building $462,200 | |
| 2023 | $577,900 Land $115,700 Building $462,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 265 Orchard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1991–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · tidal / storm surge |
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 265 Orchard St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | TOWN OF BOONE serves 19,811 people · EPA ID NC0195010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 213 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Skyline Telephone, T-Mobile.
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