Ashe County property record for 562 Flatwoods Post Office Rd, Creston, NC 28615
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,277 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 5.63 acres (245,591 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $732 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17044-015 |
| Primary APN | 17044-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,277 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 245,591 sqft (5.63 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Account Number | 15578 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 17044015 |
| Street Address | 562 FLATWOODS POST OFFICE RD |
| City | CRESTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28615-9161 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5.638A RT 1325 (DIRT) 6.511A TO 17044-143 15.284 T |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | POND MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 970300 |
562 Flatwoods Post Office Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2005.
Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 FLATWOODS POST OFFICE RD, CRESTON, NC 28615-9065 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 00358/1972 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 562 Flatwoods Post Office Rd was $732.
Source: Ashe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe County |
| Unified School District | Ashe County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $732.00 | $134,700 (-) Land $35,500 Building $99,200 | $134,700 (-) Land $35,500 Building $99,200 |
| 2025 | $732.00 | $134,700 Land $35,500 Building $99,200 | $134,700 Land $35,500 Building $99,200 |
| 2023 | $705.00 (+4.91%) | $134,700 (+52.03%) Land $35,500 Building $99,200 | $134,700 (+52.03%) Land $35,500 Building $99,200 |
| 2022 | $672.00 | $88,600 Land $28,600 Building $60,000 | $88,600 Land $28,600 Building $60,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 562 Flatwoods Post Office Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2017 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 562 Flatwoods Post Office Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.06% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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