Madison County property record for 1289 Black Bear Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,089 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 20.1 acres (877,298 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,103 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9851-24-8348 |
| Primary APN | 9851-24-8348 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,089 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,505 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 79 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 877,298 sqft (20.1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 376 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1289 BLACK BEAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-0617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, EBBS CHAPEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1289 BLACK BEAR DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 619 / 700 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0466000684 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $3,103.00 | $649,581 (+56.72%) Land $135,985 Building $513,596 | $649,581 (+56.72%) Land $135,985 Building $513,596 |
| 2023 | $414,476 Land $96,645 Building $317,831 | $414,476 Land $96,645 Building $317,831 |
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 | 0.1% 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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