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147 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801 Property Records

Buncombe County property record for 147 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details1 bd · 11 ba · 5,176 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size0.389 acres (16,988 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on File
Last Sale$700,000 (Mar 2007)
Tax Bill$10,358 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN9649-43-6213-00000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN9649-43-6213-00000
Alternative APN
  • 964914435147000

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths11 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area5,176 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,637 sqft
2nd Floor Area2,539 sqft
FlooringHardwood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1895
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood Frame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area16,988 sqft (0.389 acres)
TerrainRolling
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area396 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number964914435147000
Street Address147 E CHESTNUT ST
CityASHEVILLE
StateNC
Zip28801-2362
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeDEED DATE: 03/29/2007 DEE
Legal DescriptionDEED DATE: 03/29/2007 DEED: 4381-1617 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000
Legal Lot Number5147
JurisdictionBUNCOMBE NC
Township / Civil DivisionASHEVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2024
Census Tract600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chestnut Hill Historic District
listed 1983 · 239 contributing resources · NRIS 83001837

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

The current owner of 147 E Chestnut St bought it in March 2007.

Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025

Owner of RecordOwner Name on File
Mailing Address41 STARNES AVE APT 1, 1, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2283

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 29, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 29, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 14, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number0043811617
Deed Book / Page4381 / 1617
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBUNCOMBE NC
Property Address147 E CHESTNUT ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2362
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE GROU

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0055770816
DateAug 4, 2017
Book Page5577/0816
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressPHOENIX, AZ 85003
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 147 E Chestnut St was $10,358.

Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe County
MunicipalityAsheville City
Unified School DistrictAsheville City Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$10,358.00$943,000
2023$9,497.00$943,000$943,000 Land $194,900 Building $748,100
2021$943,000 Land $194,900 Building $748,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 147 E Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 9, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1978–2024)
Most Recent ClaimSep 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

Wildfire risk around 147 E Chestnut St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF ASHEVILLE
serves 157,431 people · EPA ID NC0111010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Oct 2024
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Skyrunner
Fixed Wireless		500 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Frontier, Riverwave Broadband.

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