Madison County property record for 262 Fox Cove Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,575 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 2.24 acres (97,574 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,308 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9841-95-9835 |
| Primary APN | 9841-95-9835 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,575 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 525 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 525 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 97,574 sqft (2.24 acres) |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
|---|---|
| Balcony Area | 42 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 262 FOX COVE RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-5927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Description | FOX COVE ESTATES LO:6 SE:1 PL:3-197 |
| Legal Block | 95 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, EBBS CHAPEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
262 Fox Cove Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 262 FOX COVE RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-5927 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026361302 |
| Deed Book / Page | 830 / 673 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 262 FOX COVE RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-5927 |
| Document Number | 0008300673 |
| Book / Page | 830 / 673 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 197 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 361302 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1285, WEAVERVILLE, NC 28787-1285 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 262 FOX COVE RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-5927 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 262 Fox Cove Rd was $1,308.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison County |
| Unified School District | Madison County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,308.00 | $250,667 (-) Land $51,039 Building $199,628 | $250,667 (-) Land $51,039 Building $199,628 |
| 2024 | $1,308.00 | $250,667 (+52.96%) Land $51,039 Building $199,628 | $250,667 (+52.96%) Land $51,039 Building $199,628 |
| 2023 | $163,873 Land $36,288 Building $127,585 | $163,873 Land $36,288 Building $127,585 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 262 Fox Cove Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · other causes |
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 262 Fox Cove Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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