Madison County property record for 287 Forest St, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 13.2 acres (577,606 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,163 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9747-48-2543 |
| Primary APN | 9747-48-2543 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 577,606 sqft (13.2 acres) |
|---|---|
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Stable | 240 sqft |
| Mobile Home / RV Hookup | Mobile Home / RV Hookup |
| Street Address | 287 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-6225 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Description | PL:3-275 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOROTHY R HUFF ETAL |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
Source: Madison County records, as of October 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 114 LEISURE MOUNTAIN RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-1117 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025358179 |
| Deed Book / Page | 812 / 495 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 287 FOREST ST, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6225 |
| Document Number | 0000363253 |
| Book / Page | 842 / 381 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026363253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 114 LEISURE MOUNTAIN RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-1117 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | FOREST ST, MARS HILL, NC 28754 |
| Document Number | 0006530426 |
| Book / Page | 000653 / 000426 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 329689 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $204.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 FOREST ST MARS HILL NC 287546225, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6225 |
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 | $1,163.00 | $218,558 (+106.68%) Land $186,694 Building $31,864 | $218,558 (+106.68%) Land $186,694 Building $31,864 |
| 2023 | $105,745 Land $105,745 | $105,745 Land $105,745 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 90% 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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