Madison County property record for 172 Wilderness Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,690 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 7.5 acres (326,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,541 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9736-96-0356 |
| Primary APN | 9736-96-0356 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,690 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 326,700 sqft (7.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 826 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 172 WILDERNESS RD |
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| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-6153 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 WILDERNESS RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6153 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006470617 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 172 WILDERNESS RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6153 |
| Document Number | 0006470617 |
| Book / Page | 000647 / 000617 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 328604 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 172 WILDERNESS RD MARS HILL NC 287546153, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6153 |
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 | $2,541.00 | $524,763 (-) Land $107,107 Building $417,656 | $524,763 (-) Land $107,107 Building $417,656 |
| 2024 | $2,541.00 | $524,763 (+103.81%) Land $107,107 Building $417,656 | $524,763 (+103.81%) Land $107,107 Building $417,656 |
| 2023 | $257,477 Land $58,414 Building $199,063 | $257,477 Land $58,414 Building $199,063 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 92% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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