Buncombe County property record for 139 Third St, Asheville, NC 28803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 2.34 acres (101,930 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,890 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3027112-2020-20 |
| Primary APN | 3027112-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,600 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,516 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 101,930 sqft (2.34 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 27 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3027112-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 139 THIRD ST |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28803-1416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS8 |
| Legal Description | LOT: TRACT 2 PLAT: 0182-0076 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT A |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | TRACT |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
139 Third St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2005.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 139 THIRD ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-1416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0039560433 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 139 THIRD ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-1416 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0060921983 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6092/1983 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28813 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 139 Third St was $2,890, up 6.6% 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 | $2,890.00 (+6.64%) | $292,400 Land $166,300 Building $126,100 | $292,400 Land $166,300 Building $126,100 |
| 2024 | $2,710.00 (+2.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,634.00 | $292,400 | $292,400 Land $166,300 Building $126,100 |
| 2021 | $292,400 Land $166,300 Building $126,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 139 Third St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 98 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 30 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 units insured incl. 10 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 98 (1995–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 98 |
| 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 139 Third St 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 374 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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