Yancey County property record for 696 Sharp Top Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,538 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.96 acres (85,378 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,023 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 071700669651.000 |
| Primary APN | 071700669651.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,538 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 769 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 769 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Lot Area | 85,378 sqft (1.96 acres) |
| Terrain | Low |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 358 sqft |
| Patio Area | 358 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 4431 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 696 SHARP TOP RD |
| City | BURNSVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28714-6855 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | YANCEY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | PENSACOLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
696 Sharp Top Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Yancey County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 696 SHARP TOP RD, BURNSVILLE, NC 28714-6855 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181600 |
| Deed Book / Page | 785 / 369 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YANCEY NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 696 SHARP TOP RD, BURNSVILLE, NC 28714-6855 |
| Document Number | 0007850369 |
| Book / Page | 000785 / 000369 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1600 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $300.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 476 SHARP TOP RD BURNSVILLE NC 287146853, BURNSVILLE, NC 28714-6853 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 696 Sharp Top Rd was $1,023, down 20.8% from the year before.
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 | $1,023.00 (-20.76%) | $170,500 (-20.77%) Land $67,400 Building $103,100 |
| 2025 | $1,291.00 | $215,200 Land $96,300 Building $118,900 |
| 2023 | $779.00 | $114,620 Land $51,500 Building $63,120 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 696 Sharp Top Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 12 |
| 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 696 Sharp Top Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Zito Media.
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