Madison County property record for 305 S Main St, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 3,047 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 1.4 acres (60,984 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,251 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9747-83-5116 |
| Primary APN | 9747-83-5116 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,047 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,219 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 914 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,524 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 914 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 610 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 60,984 sqft (1.4 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 305 S MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-9764 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY OF W M EDWARDS ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
305 S Main St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 431 S MAIN ST, MARS HILL, NC 28754-7605 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 576 / 788 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 S Main St was $1,251, down 12.1% from the year before.
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 | $1,251.00 (-12.15%) | $297,665 (-) Land $27,531 Building $270,134 | $297,665 (-) Land $27,531 Building $270,134 |
| 2024 | $1,424.00 | $297,665 (+40.25%) Land $27,531 Building $270,134 | $297,665 (+40.25%) Land $27,531 Building $270,134 |
| 2023 | $212,233 Land $31,878 Building $180,355 | $212,233 Land $31,878 Building $180,355 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 S Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 |
| 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 305 S Main St 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF MARS HILL serves 3,030 people · EPA ID NC0158010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 49 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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