Buncombe County property record for 131 Walnut St, Arden, NC 28704 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 918 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $203,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,018 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 658210-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 658210-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 918 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 945 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 918 sqft |
| Utility Area | 48 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Porch Area | 27 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 658210-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 WALNUT ST |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-2920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: ROYAL PINES LOT: 52 & PT 53 BLOCK: 16 SECTION: 2 PLAT: 0007-0083 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROYAL PINES |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
Source: Buncombe County records · APN 658210-2020-202
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 152 FLORENTIA ST, D, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1758 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Aug 07, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 07, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 07, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5932 / 1079 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0058630929 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 131 WALNUT ST, ARDEN, NC 28704-2920 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0061850254 |
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| Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6185/254 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 07, 2020 |
| Property Address | 131 WALNUT ST, ARDEN, NC 28704-2920 |
| Document Number | 0059321079 |
| Book / Page | 5932 / 1079 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 83 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $406.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4103 PINE VALLEY RD # RDE4, 4103, TUCKER, GA 30084-6126 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 WALNUT ST, ARDEN, NC 28704-2920 |
| Document Number | 59321082 |
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| Date | Aug 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5932/1082 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 131 WALNUT ST, ARDEN, NC 28704-2920 |
| Document Number | 0058630929 |
| Book / Page | 005863 / 000929 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 131 WALNUT ST ARDEN NC 287042920, ARDEN, NC 28704-2920 |
Source: Buncombe County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,018.00 (+4.73%) | $158,000 (-) Land $55,700 Building $102,300 | $158,000 (-) Land $55,700 Building $102,300 |
| 2024 | $972.00 (+3.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $941.00 | $158,000 | $158,000 (-) Land $55,700 Building $102,300 |
| 2021 | $158,000 Land $55,700 Building $102,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Buncombe County (37021C), updated April 9, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370210022052, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024, rainfall accumulation, Tropical Storm Helene |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 24% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,703 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
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