Buncombe County property record for 138 Colony Dr, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 960 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,105 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 682784-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 682784-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 64 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| Patio Area | 55 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 682784-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 COLONY DR |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-3140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RM16 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: THE COLONY LOT: BUILDING 7 UNIT 138 PLAT: 0048-0159 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE COLONY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 138 |
| Legal Unit | 138 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
138 Colony Dr, a townhouse, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2018.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1062, ETOWAH, NC 28729-1062 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2067 / 437 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0056941789 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 138 COLONY DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-3140 |
| Document Number | 0056941789 |
| Book / Page | 005694 / 001789 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4612 HENDERSONVILLE HWY PISGAH FOREST NC 28768, PISGAH FOREST, NC 28768 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Colony Dr was $1,105, up 7.5% 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 | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,105.00 (+7.49%) | $110,000 Land $15,000 Building $95,000 | $110,000 Land $15,000 Building $95,000 |
| 2024 | $1,028.00 (+3.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $991.00 | $110,000 | $110,000 Land $15,000 Building $95,000 |
| 2021 | $110,000 Land $15,000 Building $95,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 Colony Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 9, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 138 Colony Dr is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 265 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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