Madison County property record for 1151 Bear Br Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 2.4 acres (104,544 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,307 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9749-89-1870 |
| Primary APN | 9749-89-1870 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 104,544 sqft (2.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Deck Area | 484 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1151 BEAR BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-5817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, EBBS CHAPEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1200 BEAR BRANCH RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-5907 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021340792 |
| Deed Book / Page | 716 / 260 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006010021 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1151 BEAR BRANCH RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-5817 |
| Document Number | 0007160260 |
| Book / Page | 716 / 260 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 340792 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3855 SW 2ND AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32607-2782 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 697 BEAR BRANCH RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-5807 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000340793 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 340793 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison County |
| Unified School District | Madison County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,307.00 | $250,513 (-) Land $55,033 Building $195,480 | $250,513 (-) Land $55,033 Building $195,480 |
| 2024 | $1,307.00 | $250,513 (+56.09%) Land $55,033 Building $195,480 | $250,513 (+56.09%) Land $55,033 Building $195,480 |
| 2023 | $160,489 Land $37,923 Building $122,566 | $160,489 Land $37,923 Building $122,566 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 31, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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