Buncombe County property record for 117 Gilbert Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.489 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,211 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8791-77-8211-00000 |
| Primary APN | 8791-77-8211-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,256 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 564 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 564 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.489 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 879102777144000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 GILBERT RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-7474 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 11/17/2006 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 11/17/2006 DEED: 4319-0685 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7144 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4022 |
| Census Tract | 2604 |
The current owner of 117 Gilbert Rd bought it in November 2006.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 GILBERT RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7474 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0004319685 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4319 / 685 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Gilbert Rd was $1,211.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,211.00 | $176,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,125.00 | $176,400 | $176,400 Land $28,900 Building $147,500 |
| 2021 | $176,400 Land $13,900 Building $162,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 Gilbert Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 9, 2025 · 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 117 Gilbert 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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