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281 Bowman Rd, Ararat, NC 27007 Property Records

Surry County property record for 281 Bowman Rd, Ararat, NC 27007

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,875 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size1.73 acres (75,359 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,137 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5936-00-97-3091

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5936-00-97-3091
Alternative APN
  • 100118281

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Units3 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,875 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,875 sqft
Basement Area1,550 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,550 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Foundation TypeFooting
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area75,359 sqft (1.73 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area480 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area368 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number100118281
Street Address281 BOWMAN RD
CityARARAT
StateNC
Zip27007-8001
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal DescriptionBOWMAN RD
Legal SubdivisionELDORA
JurisdictionSURRY NC
Township / Civil DivisionELDORA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract931101

Owner

Source: Surry County records, as of September 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address281 BOWMAN RD, ARARAT, NC 27007-8001
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 1972
Deed SaleMay 1, 1972
Deed Book / Page298 / 751
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Surry County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountySurry County
Unified School DistrictSurry County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,137.00 (-0.18%)$151,020 (-17.61%) Land $21,000 Building $130,020$151,020 (-17.61%) Land $21,000 Building $130,020
2025$1,139.00 (+437.26%)$183,310 (+21.38%) Land $25,500 Building $157,810$183,310 (+21.38%) Land $25,500 Building $157,810
2023$212.00$151,020 Land $21,000 Building $130,020$151,020 Land $21,000 Building $130,020

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Surry Telephone
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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