Ashe County property record for 121 Willowbend Ln, Jefferson, NC 28640 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,735 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.983 acres (42,853 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $115 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09263-001-522 |
| Primary APN | 09263-001-522 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,735 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1997 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 42,853 sqft (0.983 acres) |
| Account Number | 115722 |
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| Street Address | 121 WILLOWBEND LN |
| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28640-9602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | 1.00 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | BALSAM PINES |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 970501 |
Source: Ashe County records · APN 09263-001-522
Assessment roll updated May 14, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 292 WILLOWBEND LN, JEFFERSON, NC 28640-8926 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage HERBERT N FRANCIS ESTATE INC |
| Nov 03, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Feb 09, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20252281 |
| Deed Book / Page | 573 / 1804 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Property Address | 121 WILLOWBEND LN, JEFFERSON, NC 28640-9602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 000559/248 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Book Page | 559/248 |
| Instrument | 5667 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.82% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 01, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.82% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.82% |
| Index | 5-Year TN |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 12.8% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 121 WILLOWBEND LN, JEFFERSON, NC 28640-9602 |
| Document Number | 000558/420 |
| Book / Page | 558 / 420 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 306 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $358.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 233 W MILL CREEK RD, WARRENSVILLE, NC 28693-9542 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 633 GUCKER RD, FLEETWOOD, NC 28626 |
| Document Number | 0000005160 |
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| Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5160 |
| Name | HERBERT N FRANCIS ESTATE INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 09, 2028 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 03, 2023 |
| Property Address | 121 WILLOWBEND LN, JEFFERSON, NC 28640-9602 |
| Document Number | 00557/2443 |
| Book / Page | 557 / 2443 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 306 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 02, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5055 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 233 W MILL CREEK RD, WARRENSVILLE, NC 28693-9542 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 121 WILLOWBEND LN, JEFFERSON, NC 28640-9602 |
| Document Number | 00557/2445 |
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| Date | Nov 03, 2023 |
| Book Page | 557/2445 |
| Instrument | 5056 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.82% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 01, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.82% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.82% |
| Index | 5-Year TN |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 12.8% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 09, 2023 |
| Property Address | 121 WILLOWBEND LN, JEFFERSON, NC 28640-9602 |
| Document Number | 00549/1976 |
| Book / Page | 549 / 1976 |
| Map Reference | MB M-4 PG 579 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 09, 2023 |
| Instrument | 508 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $1,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 157 SOUTHRIDGE LN, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-9605 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 4, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-0004 |
Source: Ashe County records · Assessment roll updated May 14, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe County |
| Municipality | Jefferson Town |
| Unified School District | Ashe County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115.00 (-96.41%) | $15,000 (-96.56%) Land $15,000 | $15,000 (-96.56%) Land $15,000 |
| 2023 | $3,203.00 | $435,800 Land $80,100 Building $355,700 | $435,800 Land $80,100 Building $355,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Ashe County (37009C), updated June 2, 2017 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370099705011, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024, river or lake flooding, Tropical Storm Helene |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 24% of North Carolina |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,704 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 119 locations within about half a mile of this property
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