Watauga County property record for 550 Old E Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.95 acres (41,382 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,383 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 1889-98-8655-000 |
| Primary APN | 1889-98-8655-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 41,382 sqft (0.95 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1774623 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 550 OLD EAST RIDGE RD |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 WHISTLE-STOP |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISTLE-STOP |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAUGA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 920602 |
550 Old E Ridge Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 KEETH DR, BANNER ELK, NC 28604-7670 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JOCELYN ELLIOTT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026762709 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2499 / 883 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0011730834 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 550 OLD EAST RIDGE RD, BOONE, NC 28607 |
| Document Number | 0000762709 |
| Book / Page | 2499 / 883 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026762709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $104,030.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 KEETH DR, BANNER ELK, NC 28604-7670 |
| Document Number | 0000762710, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026762710 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 550 OLD EAST RIDGE RD, BOONE, NC 28607 |
| Document Number | 0019530556 |
| Book / Page | 001953 / 000556 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 664833 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1930 BLOWING ROCK NC 286051930, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-1930 |
| Document Number | 19530562 |
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| Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 001953/000562 |
| Instrument | 664834 |
| Name | JOCELYN ELLIOTT |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 BAKER BRIDGE RD, LINCOLN, MA 01773-3105 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Dec 20, 2024 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 550 Old E Ridge Rd was $1,383.
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 | $344,800 (-) Land $38,700 Building $306,100 | ||
| 2025 | $1,383.00 | $344,800 Land $38,700 Building $306,100 | |
| 2024 | $344,800 Land $38,700 Building $306,100 | ||
| 2023 | $344,800 Land $38,700 Building $306,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 550 Old E Ridge Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 550 Old E Ridge Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 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: Verizon.
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