Watauga County property record for 979 Old 421 S, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,397 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,314 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $663 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2921-53-6169-000 |
| Primary APN | 2921-53-6169-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,397 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 800 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 69 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1744815 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 979 OLD 421 S |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-6284 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E2R2 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 46-50 BLK B |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 46-50 |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 920703 |
979 Old 421 S is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2013.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 OLD 421 S, BOONE, NC 28607-6284 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0017140585 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Property Address | 979 OLD 421 S, BOONE, NC 28607-6284 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Title Company | CORPORATE SETTLEMENTS, CORPORATE SETTLEMENT SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 979 OLD 421 S, BOONE, NC 28607-6284 |
| Document Number | 0022470231 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2247/231 |
| Instrument | 715632 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BOONE, NC 28607 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 99 Months |
| Due | Mar 6, 2030 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Old 421 S was $663, up 43.5% 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 | $145,200 (-) Land $33,800 Building $111,400 | ||
| 2025 | $663.00 (+43.51%) | $145,200 Land $33,800 Building $111,400 | |
| 2024 | $462.00 | $145,200 Land $33,800 Building $111,400 | |
| 2023 | $144,900 Land $33,800 Building $111,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 979 Old 421 S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| 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 979 Old 421 S is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 BOONE serves 19,811 people · EPA ID NC0195010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 57 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Skyline Telephone.
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