Yancey County property record for 491 Ambling Trce, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,950 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 1.75 acres (76,230 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,035,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,449 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 986204923015.000 |
| Primary APN | 986204923015.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,069 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,950 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,975 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 76,230 sqft (1.75 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 89774 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 AMBLING TRCE |
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-0849 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | YANCEY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | EGYPT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2072 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
Source: Yancey County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 AMBLING TRCE, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0849 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20232408 |
| Deed Book / Page | 906 / 379 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0009270034 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YANCEY NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 491 AMBLING TRCE, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0849 |
| Document Number | 0009060379 |
| Book / Page | 906 / 379 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 224 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023002408 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,070.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 BARTRAMS WALK DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-9752 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 AMBLING TRCE, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0849 |
Source: Yancey County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Yancey County |
| Unified School District | Yancey County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,449.00 | $780,600 (-) Land $301,500 Building $479,100 |
| 2025 | $4,449.00 (+49.7%) | $780,600 (+70.7%) Land $301,500 Building $479,100 |
| 2023 | $2,972.00 | $457,300 (-) Land $55,600 Building $401,700 |
| 2022 | $2,972.00 | $457,300 Land $55,600 Building $401,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2009 · 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 Record median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (2012–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 14 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Cable | 400 / 24 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: French Broad EMC.
No cell data coverage reported
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