Ashe County property record for 197 NC Highway 88 E, Jefferson, NC 28640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,751 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (52,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,717 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09338-356 |
| Primary APN | 09338-356 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,751 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 52,882 sqft (1.21 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 18696 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 09338356 |
| Street Address | 197 NC HIGHWAY 88 E |
| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28640-9317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.214 A |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 970801 |
197 NC Highway 88 E is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 NC HIGHWAY 88 E, JEFFERSON, NC 28640-9317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 197 NC Highway 88 E was $2,717.
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 | $2,717.00 | $540,300 (-) Land $32,600 Building $507,700 | $540,300 (-) Land $32,600 Building $507,700 |
| 2025 | $2,717.00 | $540,300 Land $32,600 Building $507,700 | $540,300 Land $32,600 Building $507,700 |
| 2023 | $2,555.00 (+30.36%) | $540,300 (+60.85%) Land $32,600 Building $507,700 | $540,300 (+60.85%) Land $32,600 Building $507,700 |
| 2022 | $1,960.00 | $335,900 Land $34,300 Building $301,600 | $335,900 Land $34,300 Building $301,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 NC Highway 88 E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| 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 197 NC Highway 88 E 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 65% of the US · above 48% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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