Buncombe County property record for 157 Ridgeway Rd, Candler, NC 28715
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $763 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 710622-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 710622-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 896 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Frame Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 710622-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 RIDGEWAY RD |
| City | CANDLER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28715-8364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | PLAT: 0235-0045 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER HOMINY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2401 |
157 Ridgeway Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 EYE VIEW RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8520 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0063321730 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 157 RIDGEWAY RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8364 |
| Document Number | 0063321730 |
| Book / Page | 6332 / 1730 |
| Map Reference | MB 235 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | VANTAGE POINT TITLE INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 EYE VIEW RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8520 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 EYE VIEW RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8520 |
| Document Number | 0063321732 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6332/1732 |
| Name | 1ST SIGNATURE LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Ridgeway Rd was $763.
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 | $763.00 | $106,900 Land $9,600 Building $97,300 | $106,900 Land $9,600 Building $97,300 |
| 2023 | $750.00 (+4.31%) | $121,400 (-) | $121,400 (-) Land $39,100 Building $82,300 |
| 2022 | $719.00 | $121,400 | $121,400 (+13.56%) Land $39,100 Building $82,300 |
| 2021 | $106,900 Land $9,600 Building $97,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Ridgeway Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| 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 157 Ridgeway Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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