Madison County property record for 983 Walker Branch Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,923 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 16.5 acres (719,611 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $41,500 (Feb 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $3,194 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9767-59-4007 |
| Primary APN | 9767-59-4007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,923 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,624 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,299 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 325 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 719,611 sqft (16.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 575 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 250 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Stable | 6,614 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Street Address | 983 WALKER BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARS HILL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28754-6600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, BEECH GLENN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
983 Walker Branch Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2012.
Source: Madison County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 983 WALKER BRANCH RD, MARS HILL, NC 28754-6600 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 543 / 105 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0543000105 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 983 Walker Branch Rd was $3,194.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Madison County |
| Unified School District | Madison County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,194.00 | $669,867 Land $230,452 Building $439,415 | $669,867 Land $230,452 Building $439,415 |
| 2023 | $449,928 Land $143,644 Building $306,284 | $449,928 Land $143,644 Building $306,284 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 983 Walker Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 31, 2024 · 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 | 4 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 983 Walker Branch Rd is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 87% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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