Watauga County property record for 480 Diamond Ranch Rd, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.87 acres (37,897 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $178,500 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,782 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2809-29-1989-000 |
| Primary APN | 2809-29-1989-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,732 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,244 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,244 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,244 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,244 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,897 sqft (0.87 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1765484 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 480 DIAMOND RANCH RD |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-8361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 RUTH DIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | RUTH DIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 920602 |
480 Diamond Ranch Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 114 MARSHFIELD DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28411-6707 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016653784 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1894 / 661 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 480 DIAMOND RANCH RD, BOONE, NC 28607-8361 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0021750865 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2175/865 |
| Instrument | 703904 |
| Name | ALPHA MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WILMINGTON, NC 28403 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 480 Diamond Ranch Rd was $1,782, up 0.6% 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 | $441,200 (-) Land $54,500 Building $386,700 | ||
| 2025 | $1,782.00 (+0.62%) | $441,200 Land $54,500 Building $386,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,771.00 | $441,200 Land $54,500 Building $386,700 | |
| 2023 | $441,200 Land $54,500 Building $386,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 480 Diamond Ranch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 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.
Wildfire risk around 480 Diamond Ranch Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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