Ashe County property record for 2196 Low Gap Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,248 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 5.8 acres (252,822 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,178 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14408-165 |
| Primary APN | 14408-165 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 252,822 sqft (5.8 acres) |
| Account Number | 16012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2196 LOW GAP RD |
| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28640-9358 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5.804 A FROM JOHN C ELDRETH HEIRS 408 012 RT 1 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | PEAK CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 970801 |
Source: Ashe County records · APN 14408-165
Assessment roll updated May 14, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2196 LOW GAP RD, JEFFERSON, NC 28640-9358 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 26, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20144847 |
| Deed Book / Page | 455 / 1439 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00327/0065 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Ashe County records · Assessment roll updated May 14, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe County |
| Unified School District | Ashe County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,178.00 (+6.41%) | $234,200 (-) Land $60,000 Building $174,200 | $234,200 (-) Land $60,000 Building $174,200 |
| 2023 | $1,107.00 (+16.77%) | $234,200 (+58.03%) Land $60,000 Building $174,200 | $234,200 (+58.03%) Land $60,000 Building $174,200 |
| 2022 | $948.00 | $148,200 Land $40,800 Building $107,400 | $148,200 Land $40,800 Building $107,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Ashe County (37009C), updated June 2, 2017 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370099708011, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,163 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 15 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Loretto Telephone Company | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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