Clay County property record for 542 Barnard Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 2.96 acres (128,938 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $81,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $787 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 545900835940 |
| Primary APN | 545900835940 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 128,938 sqft (2.96 acres) |
| Account Number | 736301 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 BARNARD RD |
| City | HAYESVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28904-7035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SR 1143 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 950201 |
542 Barnard Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2013.
Source: Clay County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 BARNARD RD, HAYESVILLE, NC 28904-7035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131547 |
| Deed Book / Page | 377 / 159 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 375/084 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 542 Barnard Rd was $787.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Clay County |
| Unified School District | Clay County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $787.00 | $215,400 (+29.37%) Land $71,600 Building $143,800 | $215,400 (+29.37%) Land $71,600 Building $143,800 |
| 2025 | $166,500 Land $54,700 Building $111,800 | $166,500 Land $54,700 Building $111,800 | |
| 2023 | $166,500 Land $54,700 Building $111,800 | $166,500 Land $54,700 Building $111,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Barnard 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 May 4, 2009 · 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 | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 542 Barnard Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Windstream.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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