Ashe County property record for 140 Bower Ridge Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640
| Property Type | Agricultural Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 528 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 14.9 acres (650,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,500 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,540 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09263-001-021 |
| Primary APN | 09263-001-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 528 sqft Heated Area |
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| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Lot Area | 650,002 sqft (14.9 acres) |
| Account Number | 26766 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 09263001021 |
| Street Address | 138 BOWER RIDGE RD |
| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28640-9790 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Agricultural |
| Legal Description | 14.922 AC |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
140 Bower Ridge Rd, agricultural vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9239 AUBRAC LN, CHARLOTTE, NC 28213-5229 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005143 |
| Deed Book / Page | 324 / 92 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 00559/1432 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 140 BOWER RIDGE RD, JEFFERSON, NC 28640 |
| Document Number | 00559/1432 |
| Book / Page | 559 / 1432 |
| Map Reference | MB 324 PG 92 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 32 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9239 AUBRAC LN, CHARLOTTE, NC 28213-5229 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 510 MARTIN ST APT 24, 24, JEFFERSON, NC 28640-9591 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Bower Ridge Rd was $1,540, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Ashe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe County |
| Municipality | Jefferson Town |
| Unified School District | Ashe County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,540.00 (+5.19%) | $189,200 (-0.53%) Land $189,200 | $189,200 (-0.53%) Land $189,200 |
| 2025 | $1,464.00 | $190,200 Land $189,200 Building $1,000 | $190,200 Land $189,200 Building $1,000 |
| 2023 | $2,130.00 (+17.74%) | $289,800 (+62.44%) Land $288,800 Building $1,000 | $289,800 (+62.44%) Land $288,800 Building $1,000 |
| 2022 | $1,809.00 | $178,400 Land $177,400 Building $1,000 | $178,400 Land $177,400 Building $1,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Bower Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2017 · 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 | 4 (2024) |
| 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 140 Bower Ridge Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF JEFFERSON serves 1,740 people · EPA ID NC0105015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
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