Ashe County property record for 939 Bare Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,380 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,402 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12346-055-001 |
| Primary APN | 12346-055-001 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Account Number | 103916 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 12346055001 |
| Street Address | 939 BARE RD |
| City | WEST JEFFERSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28694-8525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.5 A (TRACT 1) RT 1159 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | OBIDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| Census Tract | 970801 |
939 Bare Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Ashe County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 939 BARE RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LIFESTORE BANK |
| Feb 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LIFESTORE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019764 |
| Deed Book / Page | 498 / 1255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Property Address | 939 BARE RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8525 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 939 BARE RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8525 |
| Document Number | 00581/2458 |
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| Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Book Page | 581/2458 |
| Instrument | 681 |
| Name | LIFESTORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PO BOX 26, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2051 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 939 BARE RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8525 |
| Document Number | 00498/1255 |
| Book / Page | 498 / 1255 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 764 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 923 BARE RD, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694-8525 |
| Document Number | 00498/1259 |
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| Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 498/1259 |
| Instrument | 765 |
| Name | LIFESTORE BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 939 Bare Rd was $1,402, down 1.3% from the year before.
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 | $1,402.00 (-1.34%) | $196,300 (-) Land $21,000 Building $175,300 | $196,300 (-) Land $21,000 Building $175,300 |
| 2025 | $1,421.00 | $196,300 Land $21,000 Building $175,300 | $196,300 Land $21,000 Building $175,300 |
| 2023 | $1,053.00 (+13.35%) | $196,300 (+56.54%) Land $21,000 Building $175,300 | $196,300 (+56.54%) Land $21,000 Building $175,300 |
| 2022 | $929.00 | $125,400 Land $20,000 Building $105,400 | $125,400 Land $20,000 Building $105,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 939 Bare Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| 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 939 Bare Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 66% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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