Madison County property record for 16 Ruth Cir, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 9.37 acres (408,157 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $132,500 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $857 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9769-90-2893 |
| Primary APN | 9769-90-2893 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Lot Area | 408,157 sqft (9.37 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Street Address | 16 RUTH CIR |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, BEECH GLENN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
16 Ruth Cir is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 64 WILSON WAY, MARS HILL, NC 28754-9272 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 614 / 782 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Ruth Cir was $857.
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 | $857.00 | $190,577 Land $140,656 Building $49,921 | $190,577 Land $140,656 Building $49,921 |
| 2023 | $128,495 Land $100,593 Building $27,902 | $128,495 Land $100,593 Building $27,902 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Ruth Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 16 Ruth Cir is moderate, ranking above 64% 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 64% of the US · above 86% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 4 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 Cable | 400 / 24 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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