Madison County property record for 740 Birch Br Rd, Marshall, NC 28753
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,603 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 50 acres (2,178,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $113,500 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,760 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8767-90-3457 |
| Primary APN | 8767-90-3457 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,603 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 779 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,178,000 sqft (50 acres) |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Lean-To | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 740 BIRCH BRANCH RD |
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| City | MARSHALL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28753-6439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
740 Birch Br Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2019.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 740 BIRCH BRANCH RD, MARSHALL, NC 28753-6439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RENFROE JANE S LIVING TR (LT) |
| Aug 13, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 669 / 539 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006550062 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 740 BIRCH BRANCH RD, MARSHALL, NC 28753-6439 |
| Document Number | 0006690539 |
| Book / Page | 000669 / 000539 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 332764 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $277.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 40 BIRCH BRANCH RD MARSHALL NC 28753, MARSHALL, NC 28753 |
| Document Number | 6690546 |
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| Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 000669/000546 |
| Instrument | 332766 |
| Name | RENFROE JANE S LIVING TR (LT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 CASTLEROCK DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-9517 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | May 27, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 740 BIRCH BRANCH RD, MARSHALL, NC 28753-6439 |
| Document Number | 0006550062 |
| Book / Page | 000655 / 000062 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 329979 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 121 CASTLEROCK DR ASHEVILLE NC 288069517, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-9517 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 740 BIRCH BRANCH RD, MARSHALL, NC 28753-6439 |
| Document Number | 0006370417 |
| Book / Page | 000637 / 000417 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 326703 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 420 ENGLISH RIDGE DR MARS HILL NC 287545866, MARS HILL, NC 28754-5866 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 740 Birch Br Rd was $1,760.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison County |
| Unified School District | Madison County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,760.00 | $376,396 (-) Land $210,482 Building $165,914 | $376,396 (-) Land $210,482 Building $165,914 |
| 2024 | $1,760.00 | $376,396 (+47.01%) Land $210,482 Building $165,914 | $376,396 (+47.01%) Land $210,482 Building $165,914 |
| 2023 | $256,040 Land $157,568 Building $98,472 | $256,040 Land $157,568 Building $98,472 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 740 Birch Br Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 31, 2024 · 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 | 2 in force |
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 740 Birch Br Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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