Watauga County property record for 556 Laurel Gap Rdg, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 825 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 109 acres (4,769,384 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,522 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2931-94-2905-000 |
| Primary APN | 2931-94-2905-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 825 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 550 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,769,384 sqft (109 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1865991 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 556 LAUREL GAP RDG |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-6274 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W G BROWN PROPERTY |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | STONY FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1062 |
| Census Tract | 920701 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 556 LAUREL GAP RDG, BOONE, NC 28607-6274 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024300106 |
| 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 | $1,116,000 (-0.02%) Land $880,500 Building $235,500 | ||
| 2025 | $1,522.00 (+0.73%) | $1,116,200 (-) Land $880,700 Building $235,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,511.00 | $1,116,200 Land $880,700 Building $235,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,116,200 Land $880,700 Building $235,500 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 79% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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