Ashe County property record for 578 Lewis Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,040 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 4.84 acres (210,918 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $544 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19186-057 |
| Primary APN | 19186-057 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 210,918 sqft (4.84 acres) |
| Account Number | 74372 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 19186057 |
| Street Address | 578 LEWIS RD |
| City | WEST JEFFERSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28694-8149 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 4.842 A FROM ODELL LEWIS RT 1193 (DIRT) ADJ JIM KE |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
578 Lewis Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 578 LEWIS RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8149 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 578 Lewis Rd was $544.
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 | $544.00 | $169,000 (-) Land $50,400 Building $118,600 | $169,000 (-) Land $50,400 Building $118,600 |
| 2025 | $544.00 | $169,000 Land $50,400 Building $118,600 | $169,000 Land $50,400 Building $118,600 |
| 2023 | $503.00 (+26.7%) | $169,000 (+69.68%) Land $50,400 Building $118,600 | $169,000 (+69.68%) Land $50,400 Building $118,600 |
| 2022 | $397.00 | $99,600 Land $29,200 Building $70,400 | $99,600 Land $29,200 Building $70,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 578 Lewis Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 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 |
|
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 578 Lewis 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures