Mitchell County property record for 2655 NC 261, Bakersville, NC 28705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 2.79 acres (121,532 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $187,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,688 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0864-00-49-8810 |
| Primary APN | 0864-00-49-8810 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 121,532 sqft (2.79 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 555785456 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2655 NC 261 |
| City | BAKERSVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28705-7786 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 12655 NC HWY 261 |
| Jurisdiction | MITCHELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
2655 NC 261 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Mitchell County records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2655 NC 261, BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705-7786 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 572 / 129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MITCHELL NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2655 NC 261, BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705-7786 |
| Document Number | 0000663/35 |
| Book / Page | 663 / 35 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 156 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023002123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2655 NC 261, BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705-7786 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2675 NC 261, BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2655 NC 261 was $1,688.
Source: Mitchell County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mitchell County |
| Unified School District | Mitchell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,688.00 | $263,900 (-) Land $45,200 Building $218,700 | |
| 2025 | $1,688.00 | $263,900 Land $45,200 Building $218,700 | |
| 2023 | $1,759.00 | $279,300 Land $60,600 Building $218,700 | $265,400 Land $60,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2655 NC 261 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1991.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 2, 2018 · 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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 12 |
| 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 2655 NC 261 is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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