Watauga County property record for 596 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,577 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,331 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2817-17-7623-000 |
| Primary APN | 2817-17-7623-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,577 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,577 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Patio Area | 324 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1761015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 596 SUNSET DR |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-7246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BRR15 |
| Legal Description | CORNER OF SUNSET DR & S WHITE |
| Legal Subdivision | ECHO PARK ADDITIOIN |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10724 BEAVER POND LN, RALEIGH, NC 27614-9661 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015643383 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1839 / 57 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0018400135 |
| 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 | $382,400 (-) Land $106,000 Building $276,400 | ||
| 2025 | $1,331.00 (-53.28%) | $382,400 (-) Land $106,000 Building $276,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,849.00 | $382,400 Land $106,000 Building $276,400 | |
| 2023 | $382,400 Land $106,000 Building $276,400 |
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 34 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1994–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 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 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 273 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, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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