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257 Duck Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754 Property Records

Madison County property record for 257 Duck Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,843 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.8 acres (34,848 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$395,000 (Jan 2016)
Tax Bill$1,569 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Apr 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN9747-82-1730

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN9747-82-1730
Alternative APNs
  • 9747821730 0022785
  • 22785

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,843 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,249 sqft
Basement Area1,843 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,843 sqft
FlooringHardwood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area34,848 sqft (0.8 acres)
PorchSlab
Porch Area604 sqft
Deck Area204 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemOther
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address257 DUCK DR
CityMARS HILL
StateNC
Zip28754-0165
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-A
Legal DescriptionPL:5-377
Legal Block82
JurisdictionMADISON NC
Township / Civil Division3, MARS HILL
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract10602

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Mars Hill College Historic District
listed 2006 · 22 contributing resources · NRIS 06000865

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

257 Duck Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2018.

Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address257 DUCK DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0165
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 19, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Apr 25, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 27, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 27, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page603 / 178
Last Transfer DateApr 25, 2018
Transfer Doc0006480732
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMADISON NC
Property Address257 DUCK DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0165
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007020023
DateOct 19, 2020
Book Page702/23
Instrument338438
Lender
NameTIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressVIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMADISON NC
Recording DateApr 25, 2018
Property Address257 DUCK DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0165
Document Number0006480732
Book / Page000648 / 000732
Instrument DateApr 25, 2018
Instrument328836
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Duck Dr was $1,569.

Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMadison County
MunicipalityMars Hill Town
Unified School DistrictMadison County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,569.00$385,928 (-) Land $34,656 Building $351,272$385,928 (-) Land $34,656 Building $351,272
2024$1,569.00$385,928 (+34.91%) Land $34,656 Building $351,272$385,928 (+34.91%) Land $34,656 Building $351,272
2023$286,067 Land $30,096 Building $255,971$286,067 Land $30,096 Building $255,971

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 257 Duck Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2024.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 31, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 5
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Storm Helene, Sep 2024 · 5 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 257 Duck Dr is moderate, ranking above 57% 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 RiskModerate
above 57% of the US · above 79% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF MARS HILL
serves 3,030 people · EPA ID NC0158010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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