Madison County property record for 227 Chestnut St, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,950 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.455 acres (19,838 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $360 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9747-85-9957 |
| Primary APN | 9747-85-9957 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 20 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,950 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,300 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 650 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,235 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 65 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,838 sqft (0.455 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Street Address | 227 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-7805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
227 Chestnut St, a duplex, is owned by a company.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 186, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0186 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 227 Chestnut St was $360.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison County |
| Municipality | Mars Hill Town |
| Unified School District | Madison County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $360.00 | $218,781 Land $42,240 Building $176,541 | $218,781 Land $42,240 Building $176,541 |
| 2023 | $116,820 Land $38,400 Building $78,420 | $116,820 Land $38,400 Building $78,420 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 227 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 227 Chestnut St is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · above 74% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF MARS HILL serves 3,030 people · EPA ID NC0158010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 185 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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