Single Family ResidenceResidential
261 ELM
BOONE, NC 28607
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,753 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,025 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$518,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$87,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$431,100
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Neighborhood · ZIP 28607These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,045
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.353 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,047
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,489
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%
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How this home compares
261 Elm measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 82% of homes in Watauga County
- Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Watauga County
- Older than 73% of homes in Boone 28607
How it measures up in Boone 28607
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boone 28607.
Living area2,753 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 81% of homes nearby
Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger
Bigger than 19% of homes nearby
Year built1972
OlderTypical 1986Newer
Newer than 27% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Hound Ears | Boone 28607 | Watauga County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,753 ft² | 54% of homes | 81% of homes | 82% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.32 ac | 26% of homes | 19% of homes | 16% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1972 | 48% of homes | 27% of homes | 27% of homes |
About 261 Elm
When did 261 Elm, Boone, NC last sell?
261 Elm, Boone, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 261 Elm, Boone, NC?
261 Elm, Boone, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,753 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.
When was 261 Elm, Boone, NC built?
261 Elm, Boone, NC was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.
How does 261 Elm, Boone, NC compare to other homes in Boone 28607?
Among the 12,245 homes in Boone 28607, it is bigger than 81% of them (2,753 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.71 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1972 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 261 Elm, Boone, NC?
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Elm, Boone, NC was $2,025. The county assessed it at $518,700.
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