Buncombe County property record for 12 Brook Forest Dr, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,500 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.36 acres (59,242 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,417 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 729439-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 729439-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,500 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,000 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 59,242 sqft (1.36 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 335 sqft |
| Deck Area | 330 sqft |
| Patio Area | 330 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 729439-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 BROOK FOREST DR |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-2604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BROOKWOOD FOREST BLOCK: LOT: 22 SECTION: PLAT: 0042-0030 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKWOOD FOREST |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BROOK FOREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 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 | $2,417.00 (+4.68%) | $365,400 (-) Land $46,300 Building $319,100 | $365,400 (-) Land $46,300 Building $319,100 |
| 2024 | $2,309.00 (+3.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,235.00 | $365,400 | $365,400 (-) Land $46,300 Building $319,100 |
| 2021 | $365,400 Land $46,300 Building $319,100 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ASHEVILLE serves 157,431 people · EPA ID NC0111010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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