Madison County property record for 481 Forest St, Mars Hill, NC 28754 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
| Square Footage | 1,560 sqft Heated Area |
| Lot Size | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage | 609 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $73,200 (2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,149.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 9747-58-2446 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,170 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,040 sqft 1st Floor |
| Attic Area | 208 sqft Attic |
| Attic | 1 Attic |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Hardwood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Plaster Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos Exterior |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Metal Roof |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 609 sqft Garage |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Street Address | 481 FOREST ST |
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| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-6223 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Minor Civil Division | 3, MARS HILL |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
Source: Madison County records · APN 9747-58-2446
Assessment roll updated April 28, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 481 FOREST ST, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST BANK |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Oct 22, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 573 / 72 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007020239 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Property Address | 481 FOREST ST, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 481 FOREST ST, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6223 |
| Document Number | 0007460703 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Book Page | 746/703 |
| Instrument | 346102 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MARS HILL, NC 28754 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Property Address | 481 FOREST ST, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007100492 |
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| Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 710/492 |
| Instrument | 339827 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 481 FOREST ST, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6223 |
| Document Number | 0007020239 |
| Book / Page | 000702 / 000239 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 338483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 481 FOREST ST MARS HILL NC 287546223, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6223 |
Source: Madison County records · Assessment roll updated April 28, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison County |
| Municipality | Mars Hill Town |
| Unified School District | Madison County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,149.00 | $269,291 (-) Land $33,868 Building $235,423 | $269,291 (-) Land $33,868 Building $235,423 |
| 2024 | $1,149.00 | $269,291 (+204.81%) Land $33,868 Building $235,423 | $269,291 (+204.81%) Land $33,868 Building $235,423 |
| 2023 | $88,347 Land $19,608 Building $68,739 | $88,347 Land $19,608 Building $68,739 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Madison County (37115C), updated March 31, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 86% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 373 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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