Ashe County property record for 280 Bare Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
| Property Type | Agricultural Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 38.5 acres (1,680,980 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,050 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12346-056 |
| Primary APN | 12346-056 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 1,680,980 sqft (38.5 acres) |
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| Account Number | 65636 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 12346056 |
| Street Address | 280 BARE RD |
| City | WEST JEFFERSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28694-8523 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Agricultural |
| Legal Description | 38.59 AC |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OBIDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| Census Tract | 970801 |
Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 580 BARE RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8553 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001679 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694 |
| Document Number | 00551/2111 |
| Book / Page | 551 / 2111 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 580 BARE RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8553 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 BLUE RIDGE DR, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8347 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694 |
| Document Number | 000495/476 |
| Book / Page | 495 / 476 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000004450 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 BARE RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8523 |
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 | $1,050.00 | $196,800 (-) Land $196,800 | $196,800 (-) Land $196,800 |
| 2025 | $1,050.00 (-8.14%) | $196,800 (-11.55%) Land $196,800 | $196,800 (-11.55%) Land $196,800 |
| 2023 | $1,143.00 (-9.57%) | $222,500 (+2.02%) Land $222,500 | $222,500 (+2.02%) Land $222,500 |
| 2022 | $1,264.00 | $218,100 Land $218,100 | $218,100 Land $218,100 |
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 | 3 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 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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