Buncombe County property record for 159 Aurora Dr, Asheville, NC 28805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,330 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,973 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 764714-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 764714-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,330 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 340 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 764714-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 AURORA DR |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28805-1703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM6 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: MORTEZA & ARGHAVAN GHASSEMIEH BLOCK: LOT: LOT 2 SECTION: PLAT: 0088-0140 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORTEZA & ARGHAVAN GHASSEMIEH |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 AURORA DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-1703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5144 / 766 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0058730897 |
| 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 | $2,973.00 (+6.64%) | $300,800 (-) Land $80,100 Building $220,700 | $300,800 (-) Land $80,100 Building $220,700 |
| 2024 | $2,788.00 (+2.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,710.00 | $300,800 | $300,800 (-) Land $80,100 Building $220,700 |
| 2021 | $300,800 Land $80,100 Building $220,700 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1995–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 29 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% 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 239 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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