Madison County property record for 137 Wilderness Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,169 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 1.79 acres (77,972 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,443 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9736-86-7267 |
| Primary APN | 9736-86-7267 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,169 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 603 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 603 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 77,972 sqft (1.79 acres) |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 265 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 137 WILDERNESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-6153 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 WILDERNESS RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6153 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 413 / 603 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Property Address | 137 WILDERNESS RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6153 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0006490302 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Book Page | 649/302 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2033 |
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 | $2,443.00 | $503,054 (+72.73%) Land $54,531 Building $448,523 | $503,054 (+72.73%) Land $54,531 Building $448,523 |
| 2023 | $291,233 Land $32,305 Building $258,928 | $291,233 Land $32,305 Building $258,928 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 92% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 34 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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