Ashe County property record for 261 Ballou Rd, Creston, NC 28615
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,760 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 196 acres (8,572,608 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $566 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11056-071 |
| Primary APN | 11056-071 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 8,572,608 sqft (196 acres) |
| Account Number | 2860 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 11056071 |
| Street Address | 261 BALLOU RD |
| City | CRESTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28615-9509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 196.8 A-AC CHG PER SURVEY 90 FROM PEAK COVE FARM |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH FORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 970300 |
Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 460 BALLOU RD, CRESTON, NC 28615-9510 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Ashe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe County |
| Unified School District | Ashe County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $566.00 (-0.53%) | $107,800 (-) | $631,100 (-) Land $604,400 Building $26,700 |
| 2025 | $569.00 (+4.02%) | $107,800 (-) | $631,100 (-) Land $604,400 Building $26,700 |
| 2023 | $547.00 (-18.24%) | $107,800 (+19.12%) | $631,100 (+2.82%) Land $604,400 Building $26,700 |
| 2022 | $669.00 | $90,500 | $613,800 Land $600,400 Building $13,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (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.
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 | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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