Madison County property record for 437 John Allen Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 3,587 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 70.6 acres (3,077,514 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,536 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9746-39-2542 |
| Primary APN | 9746-39-2542 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,587 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,282 sqft |
| Basement Area | 641 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 641 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,077,514 sqft (70.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 168 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Street Address | 437 JOHN ALLEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
437 John Allen Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2018.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 304, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0304 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006510581 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 372 JOHN ALLEN RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754 |
| Document Number | 0006510581 |
| Book / Page | 000651 / 000581 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 329387 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 931 JOHN ALLEN RD MARS HILL NC 28754, MARS HILL, NC 28754 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 437 John Allen Rd was $2,536, down 5.8% 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 | $2,536.00 (-5.76%) | $2,538,583 (-) Land $2,304,885 Building $233,698 | $2,538,583 (-) Land $2,304,885 Building $233,698 |
| 2024 | $2,691.00 | $2,538,583 (+382.74%) Land $2,304,885 Building $233,698 | $2,538,583 (+382.74%) Land $2,304,885 Building $233,698 |
| 2023 | $525,874 Land $478,590 Building $47,284 | $525,874 Land $478,590 Building $47,284 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 437 John Allen Rd 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 437 John Allen Rd is moderate, ranking above 61% 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 61% of the US · above 83% 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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