261 Big Tree Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694 Property Records

Ashe County property record for 261 Big Tree Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,430 sqft · built 2023
Lot Size	3.26 acres (142,223 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$51,500 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,383 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Sale Jun 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13190-428-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13190-428-003`
Alternative APNs	`132955098862` `113547` `98801`

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures	12 Plumbing Fixtures
Building Area	2,430 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area	2,488 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2023
Effective Year Built	Effective 2023
Architectural Style	Rustic
Lot Area	142,223 sqft (3.26 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	113547
Old Parcel Number	13190428003
Street Address	261 BIG TREE RD
City	WEST JEFFERSON
State	NC
Zip	28694-7697
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	3.265 AC (PB 9/427)
Legal Subdivision	STONY BRANCH ON BIG TREE
Legal Tract	3
Jurisdiction	ASHE NC
Township / Civil Division	OLD FIELDS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	970701

Owner

261 Big Tree Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.

Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 1785, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-1785
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 21, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 11, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 21, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 21, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 11, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20226683
Deed Book / Page	548 / 1941
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ASHE NC
Recording Date	Dec 21, 2022
Property Address	261 W BIG TREE RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-7540
Document Number	00548/1941
Book / Page	548 / 1941
Map Reference	MB 9 PG 427
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2022
Instrument	6683
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$103.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	398 MOUNTAIN AIRE LN, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8152

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 1795, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-1795

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ASHE NC
Recording Date	Jun 11, 2021
Property Address	261 W BIG TREE RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-7540
Document Number	000528/958
Book / Page	528 / 958
Map Reference	MB 9 PG 427
Instrument Date	Jun 11, 2021
Instrument	3407
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$100.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 113, DEEP GAP, NC 28618-0113

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	398 MOUNTAIN AIRE LN, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8152

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Big Tree Rd was $3,383.

Source: Ashe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Ashe County
Unified School District	Ashe County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,383.00	$645,700 (-) Land $80,000 Building $565,700	$645,700 (-) Land $80,000 Building $565,700
2025	$3,383.00	$645,700 Land $80,000 Building $565,700	$645,700 Land $80,000 Building $565,700
2023	$242.00 (-10.37%)	$50,000 (-) Land $50,000	$50,000 (-) Land $50,000
2022	$270.00	$50,000 Land $50,000	$50,000 Land $50,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 261 Big Tree Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	5 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

Wildfire risk around 261 Big Tree Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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