Madison County property record for 15985 Big Laurel Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,741 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 1.19 acres (51,836 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,336 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9840-77-1413 |
| Primary APN | 9840-77-1413 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,741 sqft Heated Area |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,216 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 51,836 sqft (1.19 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 242 sqft |
| Deck Area | 208 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
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| Old Parcel Number | 9840771413 0007484 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15985 BIG LAUREL RD |
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-7400 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Description | PL:10-196 |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, EBBS CHAPEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
15985 Big Laurel Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2016.
Source: Madison County records, as of January 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 25 CAROLINA RD, ROCKY MOUNT, VA 24151-5224 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 0005760139 |
| Deed Book / Page | 000576 / 000139 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006170713 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison County |
| Unified School District | Madison County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,336.00 | $256,903 (+63.35%) Land $32,916 Building $223,987 | $256,903 (+63.35%) Land $32,916 Building $223,987 |
| 2023 | $157,269 Land $19,137 Building $138,132 | $157,269 Land $19,137 Building $138,132 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15985 Big Laurel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 15985 Big Laurel Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 78% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 16 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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