Ashe County property record for 173 Harless Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,000 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.489 acres (21,301 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $516 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19227-034 |
| Primary APN | 19227-034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 21,301 sqft (0.489 acres) |
| Account Number | 110943 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 19227034 |
| Street Address | 173 HARLESS RD |
| City | WEST JEFFERSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28694-8309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | .4885 A FROM MADELINE M ASPERI RT 1135 (RURAL PAVE |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
173 Harless Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 HARLESS RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20217478 |
| Deed Book / Page | 536 / 178 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 173 HARLESS RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8309 |
| Document Number | 000536/178 |
| Book / Page | 536 / 178 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7478 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $260.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 21, LANSING, NC 28643-0021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3921 11TH ST NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-7422 |
| Document Number | 0000007479 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7479 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Harless Rd was $516.
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 | $516.00 | $143,600 (-) Land $11,100 Building $132,500 | $143,600 (-) Land $11,100 Building $132,500 |
| 2025 | $516.00 | $143,600 Land $11,100 Building $132,500 | $143,600 Land $11,100 Building $132,500 |
| 2023 | $477.00 (+24.22%) | $143,600 (+62.44%) Land $11,100 Building $132,500 | $143,600 (+62.44%) Land $11,100 Building $132,500 |
| 2022 | $384.00 | $88,400 Land $10,000 Building $78,400 | $88,400 Land $10,000 Building $78,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 Harless Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 173 Harless Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
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