Madison County property record for 1200 Bear Br Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 3.62 acres (157,687 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,983 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9749-79-8199 |
| Primary APN | 9749-79-8199 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 287 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 287 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 157,687 sqft (3.62 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 294 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Stable | 1,120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1200 BEAR BRANCH RD |
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| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-5907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, EBBS CHAPEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1068 |
| 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 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST BANK |
| Mar 4, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006650218 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Property Address | 1200 BEAR BRANCH RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-5907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006720594 |
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| Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 672/594 |
| Instrument | 333326 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1200 BEAR BRANCH RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-5907 |
| Document Number | 0006650218 |
| Book / Page | 000665 / 000218 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 331837 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 12 BEAR BRANCH RD MARS HILL NC 28754, MARS HILL, NC 28754 |
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 | $1,983.00 | $400,882 (-) Land $65,787 Building $335,095 | $400,882 (-) Land $65,787 Building $335,095 |
| 2024 | $1,983.00 | $400,882 (+61.73%) Land $65,787 Building $335,095 | $400,882 (+61.73%) Land $65,787 Building $335,095 |
| 2023 | $247,864 Land $46,444 Building $201,420 | $247,864 Land $46,444 Building $201,420 |
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 47% of the US · above 68% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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