Madison County property record for 249 N Main St, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,353 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $694 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9747-86-4071 |
| Primary APN | 9747-86-4071 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,353 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,353 sqft |
| Basement Area | 677 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 677 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 192 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 249 N MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-9012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
249 N Main St is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 1998.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 622, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0622 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 244 / 751 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 249 N Main St was $694.
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 | $694.00 | $142,951 Land $26,428 Building $116,523 | $142,951 Land $26,428 Building $116,523 |
| 2023 | $88,858 Land $26,811 Building $62,047 | $88,858 Land $26,811 Building $62,047 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 N Main 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 | 3 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 249 N Main St is moderate, ranking above 45% 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 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 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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