Madison County property record for 384 Forest Ridge Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,816 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 3.03 acres (131,987 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $615,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,706 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9746-86-4198 |
| Primary APN | 9746-86-4198 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,816 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,816 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 131,987 sqft (3.03 acres) |
| Garage Area | 304 sqft |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 12 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 384 FOREST RIDGE DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-6244 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Description | FOREST RIDGE LO:7 PL:3-656 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST RIDGE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
384 Forest Ridge Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 EVERGREEN DR, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106-4919 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Oct 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage JAMES B NUTTER & CO |
| Dec 17, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024354019 |
| Deed Book / Page | 789 / 447 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006160748 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 384 FOREST RIDGE DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6244 |
| Document Number | 0007890447 |
| Book / Page | 789 / 447 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 657 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 354019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,230.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 RIVERVIEW DR, CANTON, NC 28716-3525 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 EVERGREEN DR, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106-4919 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 384 FOREST RIDGE DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6244 |
| Document Number | 0007550195 |
| Book / Page | 755 / 195 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 656&657 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 347552 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,178.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 WOODLAND DR, 111, MARS HILL, NC 28754-9704 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 384 FOREST RIDGE DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6244 |
| Document Number | 0000347553 |
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| Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 347553 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Property Address | 384 FOREST RIDGE DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6244 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE GUARANTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0007020670 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 702/670 |
| Instrument | 338578 |
| Name | JAMES B NUTTER & CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | KANSAS CITY, MO 64111 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 384 FOREST RIDGE DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6244 |
| Document Number | 0006810024 |
| Book / Page | 681 / 024 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 656&657 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 334917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $633.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 563 ASPEN MEADOWS WAY, 563, LINCOLN, CA 95648-2614 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 384 FOREST RIDGE DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6244 |
| Document Number | 334918 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 334918 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 384 Forest Ridge Dr was $2,706, up 5.3% from the year before.
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 | $2,706.00 (+5.25%) | $561,452 (-) Land $90,251 Building $471,201 | $561,452 (-) Land $90,251 Building $471,201 |
| 2024 | $2,571.00 | $561,452 (+77%) Land $90,251 Building $471,201 | $561,452 (+77%) Land $90,251 Building $471,201 |
| 2023 | $317,203 Land $53,315 Building $263,888 | $317,203 Land $53,315 Building $263,888 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 384 Forest Ridge Dr 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 384 Forest Ridge Dr is moderate, ranking above 63% 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 63% of the US · above 86% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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