McDowell County property record for 973 Gilbert Byrd Rd, Nebo, NC 28761
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 30.5 acres (1,331,629 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $9,250,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $734 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1742-00-61-1902 |
| Primary APN | 1742-00-61-1902 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,331,629 sqft (30.5 acres) |
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| Account Number | 71727 |
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| Street Address | 973 GILBERT BYRD RD |
| City | NEBO |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28761 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 30.57 AC (THREE TRACTS LESS OUTS) |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEBO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
973 Gilbert Byrd Rd, a rural home, is held in a trust since January 2020.
Source: McDowell County records, as of September 30, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2448 RICEVILLE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-8739 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2023 | Lease, Transfer |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 513 / 978 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0013000269 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Lease |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1763 ROAD, NEBO, NC 28761 |
| Document Number | 0014540122 |
| Book / Page | 1454 / 122 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005603 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | RR 1763, NEBO, NC 28761 |
| Document Number | 0013000269 |
| Book / Page | 001300 / 000269 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 634 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 2448 RICEVILLE RD ASHEVILLE NC 288058739, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-8739 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 973 Gilbert Byrd Rd was $734.
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell County |
| Unified School District | McDowell County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $734.00 | $110,010 | |
| 2023 | $734.00 | $110,010 Land $110,010 | $207,940 Land $207,940 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 973 Gilbert Byrd Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 2016 · 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 | 1 in force |
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 973 Gilbert Byrd Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% 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 | 0.05% 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) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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