Ashe County property record for 162 W Buffalo Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $34 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19186-021 |
| Primary APN | 19186-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 28,750 sqft (0.66 acres) |
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| Account Number | 101882 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 19186021 |
| Street Address | 162 W BUFFALO RD |
| City | WEST JEFFERSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28694-9295 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | .66 A FROM JOHN & AMP; MILLIE HODGSON RT 1133 (RURA |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
162 W Buffalo Rd, residential vacant land, is held in a trust since July 2013.
Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 566 CENTRAL BUFFALO RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-7159 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20052859 |
| Deed Book / Page | 328 / 1573 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 00443/1110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 162 W Buffalo Rd was $34.
Source: Ashe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe County |
| Unified School District | Ashe County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34.00 | $6,600 (-) Land $6,600 | $6,600 (-) Land $6,600 |
| 2025 | $34.00 | $6,600 Land $6,600 | $6,600 Land $6,600 |
| 2023 | $31.00 (-16.22%) | $6,600 (-5.71%) Land $6,600 | $6,600 (-5.71%) Land $6,600 |
| 2022 | $37.00 | $7,000 Land $5,000 Building $2,000 | $7,000 Land $5,000 Building $2,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 162 W Buffalo Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2017 · 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 162 W Buffalo Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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