Watauga County property record for 285 Watauga Dr, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,479 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2910-29-4076-000 |
| Primary APN | 2910-29-4076-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1817259 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 WATAUGA DR |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-3853 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BOR1 |
| Legal Description | 212 WATAUGA DRIVE |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1072 |
| Census Tract | 920400 |
285 Watauga Dr, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2852 BAMBOO RD, BOONE, NC 28607-8291 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Watauga Dr was $1,479.
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 | $190,000 (-) Land $49,200 Building $140,800 | ||
| 2025 | $1,479.00 | $190,000 Land $49,200 Building $140,800 | |
| 2024 | $190,000 Land $49,200 Building $140,800 | ||
| 2023 | $190,000 Land $49,200 Building $140,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Watauga Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 29 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1989–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 285 Watauga Dr 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 | 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 | 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 194 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 | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Skyline Telephone, T-Mobile.
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