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29 Ponder St, Mars Hill, NC 28754 Property Records

Madison County property record for 29 Ponder St, Mars Hill, NC 28754

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.43 acres (18,731 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$275,000 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill$663 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN9747-86-9963

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN9747-86-9963
Alternative APN
  • 4318

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area960 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area960 sqft
Basement Area960 sqft
Unfinished Basement960 sqft
FlooringSoftwood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area18,731 sqft (0.43 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Deck Area144 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address29 PONDER ST
CityMARS HILL
StateNC
Zip28754-9782
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-A
Legal DescriptionLO:13 PL:5-130
Legal Block86
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionMADISON NC
Township / Civil Division3, MARS HILL
Census Block Group1
Census Block1040
Census Tract10601

Owner

Source: Madison County records, as of August 21, 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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address29 PONDER ST, MARS HILL, NC 28754-9782
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 20, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
TOWNE MORTGAGE CO
Oct 4, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 13, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 13, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 20, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026362824
Deed Book / Page840 / 29
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMADISON NC
Recording DateJul 20, 2022
Property Address29 PONDER ST, MARS HILL, NC 28754-9782
Document Number0007550414
Book / Page755 / 414
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 130
Instrument DateJul 19, 2022
Instrument347597
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$414.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address275 BEECH GLEN RD, 275, MARS HILL, NC 28754-7522

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address29 PONDER ST, MARS HILL, NC 28754-9782

Mortgage

Document Number0000347598
DateJul 20, 2022
Instrument347598
Lender
NameTOWNE MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMADISON NC
Recording DateOct 4, 2017
Property Address29 PONDER ST, MARS HILL, NC 28754-9782
Document Number0006380189
Book / Page000638 / 000189
Instrument DateOct 4, 2017
Instrument326831
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 12, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$60.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address275 BEECH GLEN RD MARS HILL NC 287547522, MARS HILL, NC 28754-7522

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMadison County
MunicipalityMars Hill Town
Unified School DistrictMadison County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$663.00$134,241 (-) Land $21,854 Building $112,387$134,241 (-) Land $21,854 Building $112,387
2024$663.00$134,241 (+56.33%) Land $21,854 Building $112,387$134,241 (+56.33%) Land $21,854 Building $112,387
2023$85,872 Land $19,867 Building $66,005$85,872 Land $19,867 Building $66,005

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 31, 2024 · 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 Policies3 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 RiskModerate
above 52% of the US · above 74% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF MARS HILL
serves 3,030 people · EPA ID NC0158010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 185 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
French Broad EMC
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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