Madison County property record for 553 Old Mountain Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,266 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 2.1 acres (91,476 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $772 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9779-07-2786 |
| Primary APN | 9779-07-2786 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,266 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile/Manufactured |
| Exterior Material | Precast Concrete Panel |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 91,476 sqft (2.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Quonset Hut | 600 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Street Address | 553 OLD MOUNTAIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 07 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, BEECH GLENN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
553 Old Mountain Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 OLD MOUNTAIN RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-7041 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007060574 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 553 OLD MOUNTAIN RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754 |
| Document Number | 0007060574 |
| Book / Page | 000706 / 000574 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 339182 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 OLD MOUNTAIN RD #OAD MARS HILL NC 287547041, MARS HILL, NC 28754-7041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Old Mountain Rd was $772.
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 | $772.00 | $188,428 (-) Land $59,559 Building $128,869 | $188,428 (-) Land $59,559 Building $128,869 |
| 2024 | $772.00 | $188,428 (+62.79%) Land $59,559 Building $128,869 | $188,428 (+62.79%) Land $59,559 Building $128,869 |
| 2023 | $115,752 Land $39,625 Building $76,127 | $115,752 Land $39,625 Building $76,127 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Old Mountain 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 553 Old Mountain Rd is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · above 74% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Zito Media Cable | 400 / 24 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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