Watauga County property record for 515 Birch, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,922 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,386 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1899-06-6938-000 |
| Primary APN | 1899-06-6938-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,922 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 862 sqft |
| Basement Area | 200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 493 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1747870 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 515 BIRCH |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-5744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SEC 7 HOUND EARS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOUND EARS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAUGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 920602 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 426 WALDEN TRL, WAXHAW, NC 28173-8542 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013622511 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1732 / 166 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $345,400 (-) Land $41,100 Building $304,300 | ||
| 2025 | $1,386.00 | $345,400 (-) Land $41,100 Building $304,300 | |
| 2024 | $345,400 Land $41,100 Building $304,300 | ||
| 2023 | $345,400 Land $41,100 Building $304,300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | HOUND EARS WATER SYSTEM private · serves 975 people · EPA ID NC0195112 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 115 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 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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