Watauga County property record for 524 Queen St, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,156 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2901-60-8520-000 |
| Primary APN | 2901-60-8520-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,358 sqft |
| Basement Area | 666 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 666 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Patio Area | 222 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1813040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 524 QUEEN ST |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-3548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BOR1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOONE TOWNSHIP |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BOONE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 920400 |
524 Queen St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2020.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 QUEEN ST, BOONE, NC 28607-3548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020810426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 524 QUEEN ST, BOONE, NC 28607-3548 |
| Document Number | 0020810426 |
| Book / Page | 2081 / 426 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 688431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 FIFTH ST N, 5, CAROLINA BCH, NC 28428-4954 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 QUEEN ST, BOONE, NC 28607-3548 |
| Document Number | 688432 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 688432 |
| Name | LIFESTORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Queen St was $3,156, down 32.6% from the year before.
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 | $407,600 (-) Land $44,700 Building $362,900 | ||
| 2025 | $3,156.00 (-32.58%) | $407,600 Land $44,700 Building $362,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,681.00 | $407,600 Land $44,700 Building $362,900 | |
| 2023 | $433,800 Land $44,700 Building $389,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 Queen St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| 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 524 Queen St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 290 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Skyline Telephone.
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