Buncombe County property record for 12 Melbourne Pl, Asheville, NC 28801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,225 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,500 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,682 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3005566-2020-20 |
| Primary APN | 3005566-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,225 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,265 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,225 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Area | 253 sqft |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3005566-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 MELBOURNE PL |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28801-1013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS8 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: COLEMAN PROP BLOCK: LOT: 10 SECTION: PLAT: 0026-0088 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLEMAN PROP |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
12 Melbourne Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2014.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 MELBOURNE PL, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2045 / 386 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0052700561 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Melbourne Pl was $2,682, up 6.3% from the year before.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 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 | $2,682.00 (+6.34%) | $244,200 Land $118,800 Building $125,400 | $244,200 Land $118,800 Building $125,400 |
| 2024 | $2,522.00 (+2.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,459.00 | $244,200 | $244,200 Land $118,800 Building $125,400 |
| 2021 | $244,200 Land $118,800 Building $125,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Melbourne Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1983–2024) |
| 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 Melbourne Pl is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.02% 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 323 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 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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