Watauga County property record for 968 Ball Branch Rd, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 3.07 acres (133,729 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $906 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2913-11-4187-000 |
| Primary APN | 2913-11-4187-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 133,729 sqft (3.07 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1752425 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 968 BALL BRANCH RD |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-8210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | MEAT CAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 920100 |
968 Ball Branch Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2014.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 968 BALL BRANCH RD, BOONE, NC 28607-8210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014630827 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1774 / 22 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 968 Ball Branch Rd was $906.
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 | $215,000 (-) Land $39,500 Building $175,500 | ||
| 2025 | $906.00 | $215,000 Land $39,500 Building $175,500 | |
| 2024 | $215,000 Land $39,500 Building $175,500 | ||
| 2023 | $215,000 Land $39,500 Building $175,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 968 Ball Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 968 Ball Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 78% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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