Watauga County property record for 717 Rainbow Mountain Rd, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,590 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,906 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2809-76-7987-000 |
| Primary APN | 2809-76-7987-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,590 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1518895 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 717 RAINBOW MOUNTAIN RD |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-6834 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 920602 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 RAINBOW MOUNTAIN RD, BOONE, NC 28607-6834 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $405,800 (-14.37%) Land $15,600 Building $390,200 | ||
| 2025 | $1,906.00 | $473,900 (-) Land $15,600 Building $458,300 | |
| 2024 | $473,900 Land $15,600 Building $458,300 | ||
| 2023 | $473,900 Land $15,600 Building $458,300 |
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 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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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