Watauga County property record for 816 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,571 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,773 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2817-17-8113-000 |
| Primary APN | 2817-17-8113-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,571 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,491 sqft |
| Basement Area | 592 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Area | 204 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 207 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1640357 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 816 SUNSET DR |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-7249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BRR15 |
| Legal Description | ECHO PARK ADD. PORT.A&G |
| Legal Subdivision | ECHO PARK ADD |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOWING ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1071 |
| Census Tract | 920800 |
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3719 ALBRITTON DR, DURHAM, NC 27705-7381 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014430347 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 816 SUNSET DR, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-7249 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0022780293 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2278/293 |
| Instrument | 720874 |
| Name | NORTHWEST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HERNDON, VA 20170 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | May 19, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $521,500 (-) Land $111,600 Building $409,900 | ||
| 2025 | $1,773.00 (-53.91%) | $521,500 (-) Land $111,600 Building $409,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,847.00 | $521,500 Land $111,600 Building $409,900 | |
| 2023 | $521,500 Land $111,600 Building $409,900 |
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 | 0.03% 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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