Watauga County property record for 494 Oak St, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,173 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,435 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2910-16-3333-000 |
| Primary APN | 2910-16-3333-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,173 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1177070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 494 OAK ST |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-4270 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BOR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN H NORRIS PROPERTY |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BOONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 920601 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1268 OLD 421 S, BOONE, NC 28607-6287 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011770510 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,435.00 (-4.21%) | $301,400 (-) Land $40,100 Building $261,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,542.00 | $301,400 Land $40,100 Building $261,300 | |
| 2023 | $301,400 Land $40,100 Building $261,300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1989–2024) |
| 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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 206 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 DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Skyline Telephone, T-Mobile.
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