Ashe County property record for 566 Central Buffalo Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,732 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 1.96 acres (85,378 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,349 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19186-022 |
| Primary APN | 19186-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,732 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 85,378 sqft (1.96 acres) |
| Account Number | 24192 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 19186022 |
| Street Address | 566 CENTRAL BUFFALO RD |
| City | WEST JEFFERSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28694-7159 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.96 A RT 1133 (RURAL PAVED) |
| Legal Subdivision | RAYMOND AND CLARA RIDDLE PROPERTY |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 566 CENTRAL BUFFALO RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-7159 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 00443/1104 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Property Address | 566 CENTRAL BUFFALO RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-7159 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000494/0000001188 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000000494/0000001188 |
| Instrument | 000000004057 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 256 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2040 |
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 | $1,349.00 | $257,500 (-) Land $24,600 Building $232,900 | $257,500 (-) Land $24,600 Building $232,900 |
| 2025 | $1,349.00 (+8.27%) | $257,500 (-) Land $24,600 Building $232,900 | $257,500 (-) Land $24,600 Building $232,900 |
| 2023 | $1,246.00 (+20.85%) | $257,500 (+57.78%) Land $24,600 Building $232,900 | $257,500 (+57.78%) Land $24,600 Building $232,900 |
| 2022 | $1,031.00 | $163,200 Land $20,800 Building $142,400 | $163,200 Land $20,800 Building $142,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 15 |
| 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 | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Optimum.
5G (outdoors only)
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