Yancey County property record for 85 Grouse Thicket Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,861 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 3.46 acres (150,718 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $695,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,109 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 986304601362.000 |
| Primary APN | 986304601362.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,861 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,667 sqft |
| Basement Area | 825 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 825 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 150,718 sqft (3.46 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Deck Area | 500 sqft |
| Patio Area | 500 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 87912 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 GROUSE THICKET RD |
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WOLF LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | YANCEY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | EGYPT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
85 Grouse Thicket Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2022.
Source: Yancey County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4581 PEBBLE BAY S, VERO BEACH, FL 32963-1110 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223386 |
| Deed Book / Page | 889 / 292 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YANCEY NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 85 GROUSE THICKET RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754 |
| Document Number | 0008890292 |
| Book / Page | 889 / 292 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 589 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022003386 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,390.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 CHARLESTON OAK LN, 120, GREENVILLE, SC 29615-5633 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4531 PEBBLE RAY SOUTH, VERO BEACH, FL 32963-1110 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Grouse Thicket Rd was $4,109.
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 | $4,109.00 | $720,900 Land $128,000 Building $592,900 |
| 2023 | $2,294.00 | $353,050 Land $68,500 Building $284,550 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 85 Grouse Thicket Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 2012.
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 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (2012–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 14 |
| 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 85 Grouse Thicket Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Zito Media Cable | 400 / 24 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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