Buncombe County property record for 14 Laurel Rd, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 750 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $52,500 (Feb 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $192 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9654-46-8455-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9654-46-8455-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 750 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,500 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 375 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 375 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 965410467470000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14 LAUREL RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-2844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 02/21/1991 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 02/21/1991 DEED: 1640-0752 SUBDIV: MOUNT ROYAL BLOCK: 5 LOT: 4 SECTION: B PLAT: 0026-0042 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNT ROYAL |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
14 Laurel Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1991.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 LAUREL RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-2844 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001640752 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14 Laurel Rd was $192.
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 | $192.00 | $59,800 | |
| 2023 | $428.00 | $143,800 | $143,800 Land $41,600 Building $102,200 |
| 2021 | $59,800 Land $41,600 Building $18,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14 Laurel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| 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 14 Laurel Rd is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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