Yancey County property record for 640 Simms Fork Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 22.4 acres (979,664 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $547 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 987100849695.000 |
| Primary APN | 987100849695.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 979,664 sqft (22.4 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 900 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Account Number | 28954 |
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| Street Address | 640 SIMMS FORK RD |
| City | BURNSVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | YANCEY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CANE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
640 Simms Fork Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Yancey County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 651 SIMMS FORK RD, BURNSVILLE, NC 28714-6381 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 1962 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018366 |
| Deed Book / Page | 778 / 236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YANCEY NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 640 SIMMS FORK RD, BURNSVILLE, NC 28714 |
| Document Number | 0007780236 |
| Book / Page | 000778 / 000236 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 366 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 68 JR PATE RD BURNSVILLE NC 28714, BURNSVILLE, NC 28714 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 640 Simms Fork Rd was $547.
Source: Yancey County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Yancey County |
| Unified School District | Yancey County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $547.00 | $199,300 Land $198,800 Building $500 |
| 2023 | $584.00 | $137,830 Land $96,200 Building $41,630 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 640 Simms Fork Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 2012.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2009 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (2012–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 14 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 640 Simms Fork Rd is moderate, ranking above 50% 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 50% of the US · above 71% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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