Madison County property record for 481 Blue Herron Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 2.89 acres (125,888 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,359 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9767-10-2500 |
| Primary APN | 9767-10-2500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,196 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,196 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 125,888 sqft (2.89 acres) |
| Garage Area | 390 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 481 BLUE HERRON RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-7525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Subdivision | PAUL R SMITH AND WIFE JUDITH I FUTCH |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, BEECH GLENN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: Madison County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 BLUE HERRON RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-7525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021341848 |
| Deed Book / Page | 722 / 314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 481 BLUE HERRON RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-7525 |
| Document Number | 0007220314 |
| Book / Page | 722 / 314 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 341848 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $440.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 660 BLUE HERRON RD, 660, MARS HILL, NC 28754-9412 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 481 BLUE HERRON RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-7525 |
| Document Number | 341849 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 341849 |
| Name | UNITED COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
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 | $1,359.00 | $262,028 (+64.32%) Land $58,841 Building $203,187 | $262,028 (+64.32%) Land $58,841 Building $203,187 |
| 2023 | $159,459 Land $40,346 Building $119,113 | $159,459 Land $40,346 Building $119,113 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 59% of the US · above 81% 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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