Buncombe County property record for 138 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,469 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $505,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,568 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 731152-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 731152-2020-202 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,469 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,469 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Frame Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 731152-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 E CHESTNUT ST |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28801-2315 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | OFFICE |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: DR JE DAVID LOT: 1 PLAT: 0008-0070 |
| Legal Subdivision | DR JE DAVID |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestnut Hill Historic District listed 1983 · 239 contributing resources · NRIS 83001837 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
138 E Chestnut St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2020.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 423 VANDERBILT RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-3003 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5904 / 1266 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 138 E CHESTNUT ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2315 |
| Document Number | 0059041266 |
| Book / Page | 5904 / 1266 |
| Map Reference | MB 1562 PG 824 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,010.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 SUMMER ST, 10, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2239 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 145 STRATFORD RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-1437 |
| Document Number | 59041269 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5904/1269 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 138 E Chestnut St was $5,568.
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 | $5,568.00 | $506,900 Land $183,300 Building $323,600 | $506,900 Land $183,300 Building $323,600 |
| 2023 | $5,105.00 | $506,900 | $506,900 Land $183,300 Building $323,600 |
| 2021 | $506,900 Land $183,300 Building $323,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 E Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 (1978–2024) |
| 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 138 E Chestnut St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| 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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Riverwave Broadband.
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