Madison County property record for 297 Fox Den Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.551 acres (24,034 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,292 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9862-02-1426 |
| Primary APN | 9862-02-1426 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 860 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 172 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,034 sqft (0.551 acres) |
| Deck Area | 465 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 297 FOX DEN RD |
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| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-5935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | WOLF LAUREL EST LO:14 PL:2-113 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOLF LAUREL ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, EBBS CHAPEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 374 FEARRINGTON POST, PITTSBORO, NC 27312-8518 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020335920 |
| Deed Book / Page | 686 / 603 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006760523 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 297 FOX DEN RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-5935 |
| Document Number | 0006860603 |
| Book / Page | 000686 / 000603 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 335920 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 210 CHANNEL RUN WASHINGTON NC 278899248, WASHINGTON, NC 27889-9248 |
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 | $1,292.00 | $247,197 (-) Land $45,400 Building $201,797 | $247,197 (-) Land $45,400 Building $201,797 |
| 2024 | $1,292.00 | $247,197 (+118.05%) Land $45,400 Building $201,797 | $247,197 (+118.05%) Land $45,400 Building $201,797 |
| 2023 | $113,367 Land $33,750 Building $79,617 | $113,367 Land $33,750 Building $79,617 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | WOLF LAUREL RESORT private · serves 1,819 people · EPA ID NC0158101 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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