Buncombe County property record for 12 E Walnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,600 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $12,833 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9649-40-4903-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9649-40-4903-00000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 9,600 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Old Parcel Number | 964918403838000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 E WALNUT ST |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28801-2909 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 12/06/2012 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 12/06/2012 DEED: 5047-0115 SUBDIV: SMITH ESTATE PROP BLOCK: 2 LOT: PT 22-23 SECTION: PLAT: 0154-0159 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH ESTATE PROP |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22-23 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Downtown Asheville Historic District listed 1979 · 192 contributing resources · NRIS 79001676 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 N MARKET ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-8106 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0005047115 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Asheville City |
| Unified School District | Asheville City Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,833.00 (+17.78%) | $1,081,900 (-) | |
| 2023 | $10,896.00 | $1,081,900 | $1,081,900 (-) Land $418,200 Building $663,700 |
| 2021 | $1,081,900 Land $418,200 Building $663,700 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 204 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Riverwave Broadband.
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