Watauga County property record for 780 Alpine Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,755 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,875 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2819-21-8229-000 |
| Primary APN | 2819-21-8229-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,755 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 675 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 675 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 25,000 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 627 sqft |
| Patio Area | 172 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1748112 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 780 ALPINE DR |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-9919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 22-SEC 3A-SKI MTN |
| Legal Subdivision | SKI MTN |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
780 Alpine Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
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 | PO BOX 927, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-0927 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013623190 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1735 / 595 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0017350595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 780 Alpine Dr was $1,875, up 0.6% from the year before.
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 | $478,400 (-) Land $73,200 Building $405,200 | ||
| 2025 | $1,875.00 (+0.64%) | $478,400 Land $73,200 Building $405,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,863.00 | $478,400 Land $73,200 Building $405,200 | |
| 2023 | $478,400 Land $73,200 Building $405,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 780 Alpine Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 780 Alpine Dr is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% 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 | SKI MOUNTAIN S/D private · serves 397 people · EPA ID NC0195119 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 82 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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