Watauga County property record for 481 Highland Ave, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,150 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,891 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2910-13-0758-000 |
| Primary APN | 2910-13-0758-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,150 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,610 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,476 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Garage Area | 322 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1157890 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-4613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BOMZ |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BOONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 920500 |
481 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 HIGHLAND AVE, BOONE, NC 28607-4613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 481 HIGHLAND AVE, BOONE, NC 28607-4613 |
| Document Number | 0020180800 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP, ACCURATE EQUITY GRP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 481 HIGHLAND AVE BOONE NC 286074613, BOONE, NC 28607-4613 |
| Document Number | 0020180800 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002018/000800 |
| Instrument | 677302 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Highland Ave was $2,891.
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 | $386,700 (-) Land $52,300 Building $334,400 | ||
| 2025 | $2,891.00 | $386,700 Land $52,300 Building $334,400 | |
| 2024 | $386,700 Land $52,300 Building $334,400 | ||
| 2023 | $386,700 Land $52,300 Building $334,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1979–2024) |
| 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 481 Highland Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 125 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Skyline Telephone, T-Mobile.
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