Buncombe County property record for 123 Ball Gap Rd, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,223 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $251,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,877 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 676006-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 676006-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,730 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 684 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 49,223 sqft (1.13 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 322 sqft |
| Deck Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 676006-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 123 BALL GAP RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-8748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: EDGAR A BAKER PROP BLOCK: LOT: PT 5 SECTION: PLAT: 0055-0016 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGAR A BAKER PROP |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 2304 |
123 Ball Gap Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2014.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 123 BALL GAP RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8748 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5252 / 425 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0049431998 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 123 BALL GAP RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8748 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0055691286 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 5569/1286 |
| Name | ENTEGRA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FRANKLIN, NC 28734 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 9, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 123 Ball Gap Rd was $1,877.
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 | $1,877.00 | $291,300 Land $73,500 Building $217,800 | $291,300 Land $73,500 Building $217,800 |
| 2023 | $1,736.00 | $291,300 | $291,300 Land $73,500 Building $217,800 |
| 2021 | $291,300 Land $73,500 Building $217,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 123 Ball Gap Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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 123 Ball Gap Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% 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 | 0.07% 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 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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