Buncombe County property record for 15 Sleepy Gap Rd, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.539 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,472 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9624-40-0834-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9624-40-0834-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,504 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,984 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 512 sqft |
| Basement Area | 992 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 992 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.539 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 342 sqft |
| Patio Area | 342 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 962400309769000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 SLEEPY GAP RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-8703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 11/18/2015 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 11/18/2015 DEED: 5373-1052 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | PREPARED MICHAEL MORGAN BOBBY |
| Legal Lot Number | 9769 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 2304 |
15 Sleepy Gap Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 SLEEPY GAP RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0053731052 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5373 / 1052 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 15 SLEEPY GAP RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8703 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0060840781 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6084/781 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15 Sleepy Gap Rd was $2,472.
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 | $2,472.00 | $383,600 | |
| 2023 | $2,286.00 | $383,600 | $383,600 Land $47,900 Building $335,700 |
| 2021 | $383,600 Land $47,900 Building $335,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Sleepy Gap Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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 15 Sleepy Gap Rd is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 71% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 42 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.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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