Madison County property record for 285 Homestead Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.85 acres (37,026 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,592 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9747-81-1270 |
| Primary APN | 9747-81-1270 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,584 sqft |
| Utility Area | 40 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,026 sqft (0.85 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Street Address | 285 HOMESTEAD DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-6267 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Description | WOODHAVEN LO:38 PL:2-88 |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| 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 | 285 HOMESTEAD DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6267 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison County |
| Municipality | Mars Hill Town |
| Unified School District | Madison County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,592.00 | $392,275 (+94.94%) Land $45,665 Building $346,610 | $392,275 (+94.94%) Land $45,665 Building $346,610 |
| 2023 | $201,229 Land $41,514 Building $159,715 | $201,229 Land $41,514 Building $159,715 |
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 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF MARS HILL serves 3,030 people · EPA ID NC0158010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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