Watauga County property record for 878 Middle Fork Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 1.18 acres (51,401 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $920 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2828-29-6348-000 |
| Primary APN | 2828-29-6348-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 17 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 51,401 sqft (1.18 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1762854 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 878 MIDDLE FORK RD |
| City | BLOWING ROCK |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28605-9537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUE RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| Census Tract | 920703 |
878 Middle Fork Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2014.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2704, TYBEE ISLAND, GA 31328-2704 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0017610083 |
| 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 | $289,400 (-) Land $54,800 Building $234,600 | ||
| 2025 | $289,400 Land $54,800 Building $234,600 | ||
| 2024 | $920.00 | $289,400 Land $54,800 Building $234,600 | |
| 2023 | $289,400 Land $54,800 Building $234,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 878 Middle Fork Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 58 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 57 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 87 units insured incl. 30 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 58 (1987–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 58 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 878 Middle Fork Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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