Buncombe County property record for 12 Laurel Rd, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,635 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9654-46-7489-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9654-46-7489-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,160 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,320 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 754 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 406 sqft |
| Utility Area | 140 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 266 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 965410467403000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 LAUREL RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-2844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 05/31/2001 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 05/31/2001 DEED: 2500-0872 SUBDIV: MOUNT ROYAL BLOCK: 5 LOT: 3 SECTION: B PLAT: 0026-0042 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNT ROYAL |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 LAUREL RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-2844 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0002500872 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2500 / 872 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 12 LAUREL RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-2844 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0061221382 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6122/1382 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
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 | $1,635.00 (+8.13%) | $253,800 (-) | |
| 2023 | $1,512.00 | $253,800 | $253,800 (-) Land $41,900 Building $211,900 |
| 2021 | $253,800 Land $41,900 Building $211,900 |
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 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 146 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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