Ashe County property record for 838 Denny Rd, Creston, NC 28615
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,060 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.89 acres (38,768 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $861 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17044-064 |
| Primary APN | 17044-064 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 38,768 sqft (0.89 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,275 sqft |
| Account Number | 16773 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 17044064 |
| Street Address | 838 DENNY RD |
| City | CRESTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28615-9059 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1 L FROM HERMAN BAUGESS RT 1389 (DIRT) |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | POND MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 970300 |
838 Denny Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 DENNY RD, CRESTON, NC 28615-9059 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JOHNSON COUNTY BANK |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JOHNSON COUNTY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Property Address | 838 DENNY RD, CRESTON, NC 28615-9059 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00481/1762 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 0481/1762 |
| Instrument | 02570 |
| Name | JOHNSON COUNTY BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN 37683 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Property Address | 838 DENNY RD, CRESTON, NC 28615-9059 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 838 DENNY RD, CRESTON, NC 28615-9059 |
| Document Number | 00515/2484 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 515/2484 |
| Instrument | 4082 |
| Name | JOHNSON COUNTY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN 37683 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 72 Months |
| Due | Aug 18, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 838 Denny Rd was $861.
Source: Ashe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe County |
| Unified School District | Ashe County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $861.00 | $158,300 (-) Land $11,600 Building $146,700 | $158,300 (-) Land $11,600 Building $146,700 |
| 2025 | $861.00 | $158,300 Land $11,600 Building $146,700 | $158,300 Land $11,600 Building $146,700 |
| 2023 | $829.00 (+14.34%) | $158,300 (+62.36%) Land $11,600 Building $146,700 | $158,300 (+62.36%) Land $11,600 Building $146,700 |
| 2022 | $725.00 | $97,500 Land $10,000 Building $87,500 | $97,500 Land $10,000 Building $87,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 Denny Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2017 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 838 Denny Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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