Madison County property record for 26 Walnut St, Hot Springs, NC 28743
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 7,158 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.928 acres (40,464 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,748 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8860-51-8166 |
| Primary APN | 8860-51-8166 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 7,158 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 96 sqft |
| Basement Area | 764 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 764 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 40,464 sqft (0.928 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Heating System | Other |
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| Street Address | 26 WALNUT ST |
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| City | HOT SPRINGS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, HOT SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1106 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
26 Walnut St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 233, HOT SPRINGS, NC 28743-0233 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 26 WALNUT ST, HOT SPRINGS, NC 28743 |
| Document Number | 0007760503 |
| Book / Page | 776 / 503 |
| Map Reference | MB 684 PG 124 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 351525 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 26 WALNUT ST, HOT SPRINGS, NC 28743 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Walnut St was $1,748.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison County |
| Municipality | Hot Springs Town |
| Unified School District | Madison County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,748.00 | $435,671 Land $48,510 Building $387,161 | $435,671 Land $48,510 Building $387,161 |
| 2023 | $210,113 (-) Land $52,920 Building $157,193 | $210,113 (-) Land $52,920 Building $157,193 | |
| 2022 | $210,113 Land $52,920 Building $157,193 | $210,113 Land $52,920 Building $157,193 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2004–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 26 Walnut St is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 HOT SPRINGS serves 887 people · EPA ID NC0158020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyrunner Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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