Watauga County property record for 291 Alpine Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $238,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,622 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2819-31-9547-000 |
| Primary APN | 2819-31-9547-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 450 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 168 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 622 sqft |
| Patio Area | 416 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1764503 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 291 ALPINE RD |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-9310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 20 SEC 2A SKI MTN |
| Legal Subdivision | SKI MTN |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
291 Alpine Rd is owned by a company that bought it in October 2016.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 19TH AVE NE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33704-4615 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016652345 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1887 / 235 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 291 Alpine Rd was $1,622.
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 | $409,700 (-) Land $43,300 Building $366,400 | ||
| 2025 | $1,622.00 | $409,700 Land $43,300 Building $366,400 | |
| 2024 | $409,700 Land $43,300 Building $366,400 | ||
| 2023 | $409,700 Land $43,300 Building $366,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 291 Alpine Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 34 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1994–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 291 Alpine Rd 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 | 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 | SKI MOUNTAIN S/D private · serves 397 people · EPA ID NC0195119 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| 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 82 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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