Madison County property record for 297 Bethany Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $958 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9747-43-9985 |
| Primary APN | 9747-43-9985 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 297 BETHANY DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Description | BETH-HANAN AT GABRIELS CREEK LO:7 PL:9-736 |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
297 Bethany Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Madison County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1147, MARS HILL, NC 28754-1147 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026362731 |
| Deed Book / Page | 839 / 363 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 297 BETHANY DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754 |
| Document Number | 0000362731 |
| Book / Page | 839 / 363 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026362731 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $121,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Bethany Dr was $958.
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 | $958.00 | $266,261 Land $85,000 Building $181,261 | $266,261 Land $85,000 Building $181,261 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 297 Bethany Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 297 Bethany Dr is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 80% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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