Madison County property record for 280 Forest Ridge Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,412 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 2.87 acres (125,017 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $2,765 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9746-86-5844 |
| Primary APN | 9746-86-5844 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,412 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,192 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,512 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 125,017 sqft (2.87 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 532 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 553 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 280 FOREST RIDGE DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-6243 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 FOREST RIDGE DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 223 / 507 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $2,765.00 | $574,645 (+68.83%) Land $65,966 Building $508,679 | $574,645 (+68.83%) Land $65,966 Building $508,679 |
| 2023 | $340,377 Land $47,080 Building $293,297 | $340,377 Land $47,080 Building $293,297 |
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 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| 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 62% of the US · above 84% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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