Clay County property record for 161 American Way, Hayesville, NC 28904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2.5 ba · 5,400 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 4.65 acres (202,598 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,335 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 545900429265 |
| Primary APN | 545900429265 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Building Area | 5,400 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Lot Area | 202,598 sqft (4.65 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | 8036302 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 AMERICAN WAY |
| City | HAYESVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28904-0017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HWY 69 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 950201 |
161 American Way is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Clay County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 921 HWY 64 W, HAYESVILLE, NC 28904-4525 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161046 |
| Deed Book / Page | 402 / 176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 American Way was $2,335, up 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Clay County |
| Unified School District | Clay County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,335.00 (+0.34%) | $753,500 (+52.16%) Land $382,600 Building $370,900 | $753,500 (+52.16%) Land $382,600 Building $370,900 |
| 2025 | $2,327.00 | $495,200 Land $191,300 Building $303,900 | $495,200 Land $191,300 Building $303,900 |
| 2023 | $2,277.00 | $495,200 Land $191,300 Building $303,900 | $495,200 Land $191,300 Building $303,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 American Way 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 May 4, 2009 · 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 | 2 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 161 American Way is moderate, ranking above 53% 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 53% of the US · above 75% 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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream Cable | 1,000 / 25 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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