Ashe County property record for 305 Cook St, Jefferson, NC 28640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,550 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,711 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,852 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09263-001-160 |
| Primary APN | 09263-001-160 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Building Area | 1,550 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 13,711 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 96185 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 09263001160 |
| Street Address | 305 COOK ST |
| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 15-18 FROM MRS EARL BALL COOK ST & AMP; DOGWOO |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-18 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
305 Cook St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 183, JEFFERSON, NC 28640-0183 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 305 Cook St was $1,852, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Ashe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe County |
| Municipality | Jefferson Town |
| Unified School District | Ashe County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,852.00 (+5.71%) | $227,600 (-) Land $30,000 Building $197,600 | $227,600 (-) Land $30,000 Building $197,600 |
| 2025 | $1,752.00 | $227,600 Land $30,000 Building $197,600 | $227,600 Land $30,000 Building $197,600 |
| 2023 | $1,672.00 (+19.94%) | $227,600 (+70.1%) Land $30,000 Building $197,600 | $227,600 (+70.1%) Land $30,000 Building $197,600 |
| 2022 | $1,394.00 | $133,800 Land $15,000 Building $118,800 | $133,800 Land $15,000 Building $118,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 Cook St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2017 · 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 | 4 (2024) |
| 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 305 Cook St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TOWN OF JEFFERSON serves 1,740 people · EPA ID NC0105015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
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