Buncombe County property record for 143 Aurora Dr, Asheville, NC 28805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,042 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,638 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 714479-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 714479-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,042 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,042 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 714479-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 143 AURORA DR |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28805-1703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM6 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: RALPH B ARBOGAST BLOCK: LOT: 27 SECTION: PLAT: 0029-0071 |
| Legal Subdivision | RALPH B ARBOGAST |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
143 Aurora Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 8861, ASHEVILLE, NC 28814-8861 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4305 / 254 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 13, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0043050254 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 143 AURORA DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-1703 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0055611556 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 5561/1556 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBIA, SC 29211 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 143 Aurora Dr was $2,638, up 6.7% 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 | $2,638.00 (+6.67%) | $266,400 Land $101,100 Building $165,300 | $266,400 Land $101,100 Building $165,300 |
| 2024 | $2,473.00 (+3.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,400.00 | $266,400 | $266,400 Land $101,100 Building $165,300 |
| 2021 | $266,400 Land $101,100 Building $165,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 143 Aurora Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1995–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 29 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 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 143 Aurora Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 239 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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