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498 FACULTY ST

BOONE, NC 28607
2
Beds
1
Baths
2,768 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,931 (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.$387,430 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$294,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,730
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$387,430
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$387,430

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Office Building
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWATAUGA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 206 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hardin Park SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Watauga High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Watauga County Schools

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

498 Faculty St 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 83% of homes in Watauga County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Watauga County
  • Older than 94% 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 area2,768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.72 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 498 Faculty St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoone 28607Watauga County
Living areabigger than2,768 ft²82% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac21% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than19486% of homes7% of homes

About 498 Faculty St

When did 498 Faculty St, Boone, NC last sell?

498 Faculty St, Boone, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 498 Faculty St, Boone, NC?

498 Faculty St, Boone, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,768 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 498 Faculty St, Boone, NC built?

498 Faculty St, Boone, NC was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 498 Faculty St, Boone, NC?

498 Faculty St, Boone, NC is assigned to Hardin Park School (elementary), rated A; Watauga High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Watauga County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 498 Faculty St, Boone, NC compare to other homes in Boone 28607?

Among the 12,061 homes in Boone 28607, it is bigger than 82% of them (2,768 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.72 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1948 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 498 Faculty St, Boone, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 498 Faculty St, Boone, NC was $3,931. The county assessed it at $387,430.

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