Watauga County property record for 551 Laurel Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,084 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (33,106 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,216 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2807-77-8804-000 |
| Primary APN | 2807-77-8804-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,084 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,319 sqft |
| Basement Area | 638 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 765 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,106 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 115 sqft |
| Patio Area | 348 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1751317 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 LAUREL LN |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-6132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BRR15 |
| Legal Description | LAUREL LANE |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL LANE |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2082 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 302 LIPPERSHEY CT, CARY, NC 27513-5687 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Blowing Rock Town |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $660,900 (-) Land $126,600 Building $534,300 | ||
| 2025 | $2,216.00 | $660,900 (-) Land $126,600 Building $534,300 | |
| 2024 | $660,900 Land $126,600 Building $534,300 | ||
| 2023 | $660,900 Land $126,600 Building $534,300 |
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 27 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 37 units insured incl. 10 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1993–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 11 |
| 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 | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | TOWN OF BLOWING ROCK serves 1,637 people · EPA ID NC0195020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 205 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Skyline Telephone.
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