Buncombe County property record for 157 School Rd E, Asheville, NC 28803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,294 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,193 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 758019-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 758019-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,294 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,956 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,294 sqft |
| Basement Area | 518 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 369 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 758019-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 SCHOOL RD E |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28803-1154 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS8 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: JOHN T WILLIAMS BLOCK: C LOT: 19-22 SECTION: PLAT: 0012-0037 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN T WILLIAMS |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-22 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 541 NEW HAW CREEK RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-1932 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5131 / 1211 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0051311211 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $2,193.00 (+6.66%) | $221,900 (-) Land $73,900 Building $148,000 | $221,900 (-) Land $73,900 Building $148,000 |
| 2024 | $2,056.00 (+2.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,999.00 | $221,900 | $221,900 (-) Land $73,900 Building $148,000 |
| 2021 | $221,900 Land $73,900 Building $148,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 290 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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