Madison County property record for 125 Bowens Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 3.4 acres (148,104 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,934 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit Feb 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9746-63-3501 |
| Primary APN | 9746-63-3501 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 148,104 sqft (3.4 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 768 sqft |
| Street Address | 125 BOWENS DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-0497 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
125 Bowens Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 125 BOWENS DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0497 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST BANK |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 603 / 3 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007870533 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Property Address | 125 BOWENS DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0497 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 BOWENS DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0497 |
| Document Number | 0007880628 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Book Page | 788/628 |
| Instrument | 353859 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CANDLER, NC 28715 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Property Address | 125 BOWENS DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0497 |
| Document Number | 0007870533 |
| Book / Page | 787 / 533 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 353636 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 BOWENS DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0497 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 BOWENS DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0497 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 125 BOWENS DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0497 |
| Document Number | 0006750015 |
| Book / Page | 000675 / 000015 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 333811 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 125 BOWENS DR MARS HILL NC 287540497, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0497 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 125 Bowens Dr was $1,934.
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 | $1,934.00 | $349,984 (-) Land $70,153 Building $279,831 | $349,984 (-) Land $70,153 Building $279,831 |
| 2024 | $1,934.00 | $349,984 (+26.73%) Land $70,153 Building $279,831 | $349,984 (+26.73%) Land $70,153 Building $279,831 |
| 2023 | $276,172 Land $51,175 Building $224,997 | $276,172 Land $51,175 Building $224,997 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 125 Bowens Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 125 Bowens Dr is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 81% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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