Ashe County property record for 238 Benfield Dr, Jefferson, NC 28640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 996 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $98,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $728 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09263-001-737 |
| Primary APN | 09263-001-737 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Building Area | 996 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 19578 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 09263001737 |
| Street Address | 238 BENFIELD DR |
| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28640-9767 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 169-172 FROM BENFIELD INTERNATIONAL BENFIELD |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWFIELD ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 169-172 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
238 Benfield Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 BENFIELD DR, JEFFERSON, NC 28640-9767 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 27, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 20164455 |
| Deed Book / Page | 474 / 1001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 238 Benfield Dr was $728, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Ashe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe County |
| Municipality | Jefferson Town |
| Unified School District | Ashe County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $728.00 (+5.66%) | $178,300 (-) Land $25,000 Building $153,300 | $178,300 (-) Land $25,000 Building $153,300 |
| 2025 | $689.00 | $178,300 Land $25,000 Building $153,300 | $178,300 Land $25,000 Building $153,300 |
| 2023 | $1,310.00 (+20.29%) | $178,300 (+76.53%) Land $25,000 Building $153,300 | $178,300 (+76.53%) Land $25,000 Building $153,300 |
| 2022 | $1,089.00 | $101,000 Land $10,000 Building $91,000 | $101,000 Land $10,000 Building $91,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 238 Benfield Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · river or lake flooding |
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 238 Benfield Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 46% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF JEFFERSON serves 1,740 people · EPA ID NC0105015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 81 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 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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