Yancey County property record for 862 Grouse Thicket Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,256 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1.12 acres (48,787 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,867 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 986202899871.000 |
| Primary APN | 986202899871.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,256 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 48,787 sqft (1.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 416 sqft |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 27943 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 862 GROUSE THICKET RD |
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-9334 |
| 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 |
Source: Yancey County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1436, SWANSBORO, NC 28584-1436 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 640 / 434 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,867.00 (+16.76%) | $327,700 (+33.16%) Land $95,200 Building $232,500 |
| 2023 | $1,599.00 | $246,100 Land $50,900 Building $195,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Record 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.
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 | 0.07% 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 28 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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