Madison County property record for 288 Blankenship Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.75 acres (76,230 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $899 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9840-11-4699 |
| Primary APN | 9840-11-4699 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 76,230 sqft (1.75 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 288 BLANKENSHIP RD |
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| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-5906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, EBBS CHAPEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
288 Blankenship Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 BLANKENSHIP RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-5906 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Property Address | 288 BLANKENSHIP RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-5906 |
| Document Number | 0006450652 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006450652 |
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| Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 000645/000652 |
| Instrument | 328255 |
| Name | US DISTRICT COURT |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 288 Blankenship Rd was $899.
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 | $899.00 | $119,893 Land $31,754 Building $88,139 | $119,893 Land $31,754 Building $88,139 |
| 2023 | $80,097 Land $25,119 Building $54,978 | $80,097 Land $25,119 Building $54,978 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 288 Blankenship Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · other causes |
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 risk around 288 Blankenship Rd is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 79% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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