Madison County property record for 779 Bear Br Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,328 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 3.69 acres (160,736 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,165 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9840-71-9409 |
| Primary APN | 9840-71-9409 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,328 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 728 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 160,736 sqft (3.69 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 779 BEAR BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-5808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, EBBS CHAPEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Madison County records · APN 9840-71-9409
Assessment roll updated April 28, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 779 BEAR BRANCH RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-5808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Madison County records · Assessment roll updated April 28, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison County |
| Unified School District | Madison County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,165.00 | $441,156 (+78.52%) Land $67,800 Building $373,356 | $441,156 (+78.52%) Land $67,800 Building $373,356 |
| 2023 | $247,123 Land $53,553 Building $193,570 | $247,123 Land $53,553 Building $193,570 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Madison County (37115C), updated March 31, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 371150101001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012, other causes |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,250 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 12 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| French Broad Electric Membership | Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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