Watauga County property record for 5079 Old 421 S, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,263 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 8.82 acres (384,199 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,160 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2941-43-9572-000 |
| Primary APN | 2941-43-9572-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,263 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 855 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 855 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 384,199 sqft (8.82 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1637509 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5079 OLD 421 S |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-6350 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5079 OLD US 421 S |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | STONY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1070 |
| Census Tract | 920701 |
5079 Old 421 S, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6324 OLD 421 S, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-8906 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5079 Old 421 S was $1,160.
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 | $284,200 (-) Land $130,400 Building $153,800 | ||
| 2025 | $1,160.00 | $284,200 Land $130,400 Building $153,800 | |
| 2024 | $284,200 Land $130,400 Building $153,800 | ||
| 2023 | $284,200 Land $130,400 Building $153,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5079 Old 421 S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 12 |
| 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 5079 Old 421 S is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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