Madison County property record for 1871 Watershed Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,014 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 14.6 acres (635,976 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,676 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9861-23-9994 |
| Primary APN | 9861-23-9994 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,014 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,014 sqft |
| Storm Shelter | Storm Shelter |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Storm Shutters | Storm Shutters |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 635,976 sqft (14.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Street Address | 1871 WATERSHED RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-8083 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, EBBS CHAPEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
1871 Watershed Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1871 WATERSHED RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-8083 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 639 / 14 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1871 Watershed Rd was $1,676.
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 | $1,676.00 | $332,567 (-) Land $117,202 Building $215,365 | $332,567 (-) Land $117,202 Building $215,365 |
| 2024 | $1,676.00 | $332,567 (+87.46%) Land $117,202 Building $215,365 | $332,567 (+87.46%) Land $117,202 Building $215,365 |
| 2023 | $177,406 Land $85,082 Building $92,324 | $177,406 Land $85,082 Building $92,324 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1871 Watershed Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · other causes |
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 1871 Watershed Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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