Buncombe County property record for 12 Tree Top Dr, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,565 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.68 acres (29,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $237,500 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,181 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 679116-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 679116-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,565 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,150 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 585 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 585 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Frame Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 29,621 sqft (0.68 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 679116-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 TREE TOP DR |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-3003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: GLEN COVE BLOCK: LOT: 5 SECTION: 2 PLAT: 0049-0122 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLEN COVE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
12 Tree Top Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2001.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 TREE TOP DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-3003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2571 / 543 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2571000566 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Tree Top Dr was $2,181, up 4.7% from the year before.
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 | $2,181.00 (+4.7%) | $338,500 Land $56,100 Building $282,400 | $338,500 Land $56,100 Building $282,400 |
| 2024 | $2,083.00 (+3.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,017.00 | $338,500 | $338,500 Land $56,100 Building $282,400 |
| 2021 | $338,500 Land $56,100 Building $282,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Tree Top Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 12 Tree Top Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% 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.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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