Madison County property record for 161 Ridgeway Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,269 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 1.09 acres (47,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $1,467 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9748-60-9136 |
| Primary APN | 9748-60-9136 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,269 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 673 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 532 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 532 sqft |
| Utility Area | 153 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,480 sqft (1.09 acres) |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 161 RIDGEWAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-6215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
161 Ridgeway Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1994.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 RIDGEWAY DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 214 / 452 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Ridgeway Dr was $1,467.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison County |
| Municipality | Mars Hill Town |
| Unified School District | Madison County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,467.00 | $357,510 Land $45,078 Building $312,432 | $357,510 Land $45,078 Building $312,432 |
| 2023 | $248,049 Land $40,980 Building $207,069 | $248,049 Land $40,980 Building $207,069 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Ridgeway Dr 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 | 3 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 Ridgeway Dr is moderate, ranking above 61% 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 61% of the US · above 83% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF MARS HILL serves 3,030 people · EPA ID NC0158010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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