Madison County property record for 278 Shake Rag Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $389 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9768-68-7024 |
| Primary APN | 9768-68-7024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
|---|---|
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Street Address | 278 SHAKE RAG RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-7113 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, BEECH GLENN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
278 Shake Rag Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 SHAKE RAG RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-7113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 538 / 342 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Shake Rag Rd was $389.
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 | $389.00 | $46,448 Land $31,244 Building $15,204 | $46,448 Land $31,244 Building $15,204 |
| 2023 | $23,780 Land $15,759 Building $8,021 | $23,780 Land $15,759 Building $8,021 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Shake Rag Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 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 risk around 278 Shake Rag Rd is moderate, ranking above 66% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 66% of the US · above 88% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 27 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 Cable | 400 / 24 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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