Caldwell County property record for 8535 Dancing Bear Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,403 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 1.46 acres (63,598 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,544 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02 18 1 60 |
| Primary APN | 02 18 1 60 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,403 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,391 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 675 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 63,598 sqft (1.46 acres) |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 744 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 2,021 sqft |
| Deck Area | 500 sqft |
| Patio Area | 500 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 150095 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8535 DANCING BEAR DR |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-8012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK 1899 PG 572 YR 16 ST 0.00 ADD ON 1958/1278 2019 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEMLOCK RDG |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOBE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1092 |
| Census Tract | 31000 |
8535 Dancing Bear Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8535 DANCING BEAR DR, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-8012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1494 / 1396 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8535 DANCING BEAR DR, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-8012 |
| Document Number | 0010030674 |
| Book / Page | 001958 / 001278 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10030674 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8535 DANCING BEAR DR BLOWING ROCK NC 286058012, BLOWING ROCK, NC 28605-8012 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8535 Dancing Bear Dr was $4,544, down 21.8% from the year before.
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Unified School District | Caldwell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,544.00 (-21.84%) | $777,300 (-) Land $251,600 Building $525,700 | |
| 2025 | $5,814.00 | $777,300 Land $251,600 Building $525,700 | $777,300 Land $251,600 Building $525,700 |
| 2023 | $413,800 (-) Land $91,400 Building $322,400 | $413,800 (-) Land $91,400 Building $322,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,013.00 | $413,800 Land $91,400 Building $322,400 | $413,800 Land $91,400 Building $322,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8535 Dancing Bear Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 22, 2025 · 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 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · other causes |
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 8535 Dancing Bear 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 62% of the US · above 54% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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