Madison County property record for 161 Forest St, Mars Hill, NC 28754 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,483 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 14.5 acres (631,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $296 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9747-67-1225 |
| Primary APN | 9747-67-1225 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,483 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 540 sqft |
| Basement Area | 594 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 297 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 297 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 631,620 sqft (14.5 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 608 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Street Address | 161 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
Source: Madison County records · APN 9747-67-1225
Assessment roll updated April 28, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 295 FOREST ST, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6225 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Madison County records · Assessment roll updated April 28, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison County |
| Municipality | Mars Hill Town |
| Unified School District | Madison County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $296.00 | $141,804 (+27.92%) Land $98,351 Building $43,453 | $141,804 (+27.92%) Land $98,351 Building $43,453 |
| 2023 | $110,851 Land $89,410 Building $21,441 | $110,851 Land $89,410 Building $21,441 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Madison County (37115C), updated March 31, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 371150106011, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · above 85% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 450 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 65 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| French Broad Electric Membership | Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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