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 |
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 |
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 (+7.64%) | $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.
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.
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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