Buncombe County property record for 1397 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 552 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 18.2 acres (794,099 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $122 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8689-51-2585-00000 |
| Primary APN | 8689-51-2585-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 552 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 794,099 sqft (18.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Old Parcel Number | 868900512499000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1397 NEWFOUND RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 2021-12-30 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 2021-12-30 DEED: 6168-47 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7646 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 2603 |
1397 Newfound Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3733 KOOMEN LN, RALEIGH, NC 27606-4437 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0065161304 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6516 / 1304 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1397 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748 |
| Document Number | 0061680047 |
| Book / Page | 6168 / 47 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1558, ENKA, NC 28728-1558 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 76 NEVADA AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-3317 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1397 Newfound Rd was $122.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $122.00 | $17,800 | |
| 2023 | $113.00 | $17,800 | $17,800 Land $9,900 Building $7,900 |
| 2021 | $17,800 Land $9,900 Building $7,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1397 Newfound Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · other causes |
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 1397 Newfound Rd is moderate, ranking above 63% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · above 86% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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