Watauga County property record for 289 Preakness, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,771 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 2.03 acres (88,427 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,375,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,649 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Construction Loan Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1899-69-0183-000 |
| Primary APN | 1899-69-0183-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 19 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,771 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,761 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,504 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,504 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 88,427 sqft (2.03 acres) |
| Garage Area | 650 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 449 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,021 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1849628 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 289 PREAKNESS |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-9851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 81 THE SADDLE CLUB |
| Legal Subdivision | SADDLE CLUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BRUSHY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 920602 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 289 PREAKNESS, BOONE, NC 28607-9851 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRUIST BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022717037 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2256 / 17 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 289 PREAKNESS, BOONE, NC 28607-9851 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 PREAKNESS, BOONE, NC 28607-9851 |
| Document Number | 0021500837 |
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| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2150/837 |
| Instrument | 699730 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 289 PREAKNESS, BOONE, NC 28607-9851 |
| Document Number | 0022560017 |
| Book / Page | 2256 / 17 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 139 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 717037 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5001 SADDLE OAK TRL, 5001, SARASOTA, FL 34241-8516 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 PREAKNESS, BOONE, NC 28607-9851 |
| Document Number | 0000717038 |
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| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 717038 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
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 | $1,199,500 (-) Land $90,500 Building $1,109,000 | ||
| 2025 | $4,649.00 | $1,199,500 (-) Land $90,500 Building $1,109,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,199,500 Land $90,500 Building $1,109,000 | ||
| 2023 | $1,199,500 Land $90,500 Building $1,109,000 |
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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
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