Madison County property record for 542 Higgins Br Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $34,500 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $134 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9758-32-2606 |
| Primary APN | 9758-32-2606 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
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| Street Address | 542 HIGGINS BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-0779 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Description | LO:4 PL:9-350 |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, BEECH GLENN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
542 Higgins Br Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 263 OLD HAW CREEK RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-1948 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022347837 |
| Deed Book / Page | 756 / 635 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 542 HIGGINS BRANCH RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-0779 |
| Document Number | 0007120623 |
| Book / Page | 712 / 623 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 349&350 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 340172 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $90.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 385, BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705-0385 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 263 OLD HAW CREEK RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-1948 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Higgins Br Rd was $134.
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 | $134.00 | $29,795 Land $29,795 | $29,795 Land $29,795 |
| 2023 | $47,723 Land $47,723 | $47,723 Land $47,723 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Higgins Br Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 Higgins Br Rd is moderate, ranking above 62% 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 62% of the US · above 85% 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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