696 River Bend Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754 Property Records

Madison County property record for 696 River Bend Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2008
Square Footage2,882 sqft Heated Area
Lot Size45,738 sqft (1.05 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$385,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$2,514.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN9746-42-3508
Alternative APN
  • 658721

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Building Area2,882 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor1,568 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area1,568 sqft Basement
Finished Basement1,314 sqft Finished
Unfinished Basement254 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringVinyl/Resilient Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1998
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2008
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area45,738 sqft (1.05 acres)
Deck Area492 sqft Deck

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemHeat Pump Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address696 RIVER BEND DR
CityMARS HILL
StateNC
Zip28754-6178
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLO:3 PL:7-768
Legal SubdivisionCONTAINING 1
Legal Block42
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionMADISON NC
Minor Civil Division3, MARS HILL
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3028
Census Tract10602

Owner

Source: Madison County records · APN 9746-42-3508

Assessment roll updated April 28, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address696 RIVER BEND DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6178
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 16, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jul 22, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 29, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 16, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2024354699
Deed Book / Page793 / 305
Prior Transfer DateJul 22, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0007550544
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMADISON NC
Recording DateMar 16, 2023
Property Address696 RIVER BEND DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754
Document Number0007680699
Book / Page768 / 699
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 768
Instrument DateMar 16, 2023
Instrument350100
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 28, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$712.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address126 LUCAS ST, CONNELLY SPRINGS, NC 28612-7931

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address696 RIVER BEND DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754

Mortgage

Document Number0000350101
DateMar 16, 2023
Instrument350101
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2053

July 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMADISON NC
Recording DateJul 22, 2022
Property Address696 RIVER BEND DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754
Document Number0007550544
Book / Page755 / 544
Instrument DateJul 22, 2022
Instrument347636
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 05, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address126 LUCAS ST, CONNELLY SPRINGS, NC 28612-7931

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMADISON NC
Recording DateDec 29, 2021
Property Address696 RIVER BEND DR, MARS HILL, NC 28754
Document Number0007390652
Book / Page739 / 652
Instrument DateDec 28, 2021
Instrument344853
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address126 LUCAS ST, CONNELLY SPRINGS, NC 28612-7931

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Madison County records · Assessment roll updated April 28, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMadison County
Unified School DistrictMadison County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,514.00 (+18.64%)$518,771 (-4.16%) Land $45,172 Building $473,599$518,771 (-4.16%) Land $45,172 Building $473,599
2024$2,119.00$541,311 (+115.99%) Land $45,172 Building $496,139$541,311 (+115.99%) Land $45,172 Building $496,139
2023$250,619 Land $23,567 Building $227,052$250,619 Land $23,567 Building $227,052

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Madison County (37115C), updated March 31, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 54% of the US · above 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 769 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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