Buncombe County property record for 12 E Forest Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,324 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,533 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9646-57-9918-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9646-57-9918-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,324 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,844 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 480 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 964607578933000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 E FOREST RD |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28803-2944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 06/25/2015 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 06/25/2015 DEED: 5327-1134 SUBDIV: BILTMORE FOREST BLOCK: N LOT: 14 SECTION: PLAT: 0010-0012 |
| Legal Subdivision | BILTMORE FOREST |
| Legal Block | N |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1064 |
| Census Tract | 2101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Biltmore Estate listed 1966 · 138 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1963) · NRIS 66000586 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
12 E Forest Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 12 E FOREST RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0053271134 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5327 / 1134 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 12 E FOREST RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2944 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0055160173 |
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| Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 5516/0173 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 E Forest Rd was $3,533.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Biltmore Forest Town |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,533.00 | $646,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,219.00 | $646,500 | $646,500 Land $273,200 Building $373,300 |
| 2021 | $646,500 Land $273,200 Building $373,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 E Forest Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1995–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 12 E Forest 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TOWN OF BILTMORE FOREST serves 1,356 people · EPA ID NC0111030 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ASHEVILLE |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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