Buncombe County property record for 144 Baldwin Rd, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 1.16 acres (50,530 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $606 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 705897-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 705897-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 896 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Frame Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,530 sqft (1.16 acres) |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Canopy | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 705897-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 144 BALDWIN RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-8571 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: C J BALDWIN ESTATE BLOCK: LOT: MAJ PT 7 SECTION: PLAT: 0017-0114 |
| Legal Subdivision | C J BALDWIN ESTATE |
| Legal Tract | 7 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
144 Baldwin Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2003.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 CANE CREST CIR, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-8714 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3143 / 17 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2272000110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Baldwin Rd was $606.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 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 | $606.00 | $92,400 Land $60,900 Building $31,500 | $92,400 Land $60,900 Building $31,500 |
| 2023 | $550.00 | $92,400 | $92,400 Land $60,900 Building $31,500 |
| 2021 | $92,400 Land $60,900 Building $31,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 144 Baldwin Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| 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 144 Baldwin Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 204 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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