Watauga County property record for 494 Sampson Rd, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,322 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,302 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2828-86-0375-000 |
| Primary APN | 2828-86-0375-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,322 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,322 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,322 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,322 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,322 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1111400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 494 SAMPSON RD |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-7039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SR #1526 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 920702 |
494 Sampson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 SAMPSON RD, BOONE, NC 28607-7039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Sampson Rd was $1,302.
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 | $322,800 (-) Land $39,600 Building $283,200 | ||
| 2025 | $1,302.00 | $322,800 Land $39,600 Building $283,200 | |
| 2024 | $322,800 Land $39,600 Building $283,200 | ||
| 2023 | $322,800 Land $39,600 Building $283,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 494 Sampson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 494 Sampson 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 54% 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 71 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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