Watauga County property record for 296 Hickory Ln, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,124 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $828 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 2920-36-4210-000 |
| Primary APN | 2920-36-4210-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,124 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,164 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,164 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 316 sqft |
| Patio Area | 222 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1629586 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 296 HICKORY LN |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-8766 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E2RA |
| Legal Description | LOTS 31-36 COOK & HODGES |
| Legal Subdivision | COOK & HODGES |
| Legal Lot Number | 31-36 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 920703 |
296 Hickory Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2007.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 532 RICE DR, AUBURN, GA 30011-2523 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007138130 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1328 / 545 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013280545 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 296 Hickory Ln was $828, up 1.3% from the year before.
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 | $190,500 (+0.9%) Land $22,800 Building $167,700 | ||
| 2025 | $828.00 (+1.35%) | $188,800 Land $22,800 Building $166,000 | |
| 2024 | $817.00 | $188,800 Land $22,800 Building $166,000 | |
| 2023 | $188,800 Land $22,800 Building $166,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 296 Hickory Ln in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1994) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1994 · rainfall accumulation |
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 296 Hickory Ln is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 201 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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