Buncombe County property record for 159 Church Rd, Fairview, NC 28730
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 180 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,418 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 709522-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 709522-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 709522-2020-202 |
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| Street Address | 159 CHURCH RD |
| City | FAIRVIEW |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28730-9595 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0163-0128 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUBY C MCALL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRVIEW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 3204 |
159 Church Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2013.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 CHURCH RD, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-9595 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5153 / 1026 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0049270997 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Church Rd was $1,418, up 4.3% from the year before.
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 | $1,418.00 (+4.34%) | $200,700 Land $28,500 Building $172,200 | $200,700 Land $28,500 Building $172,200 |
| 2024 | $1,359.00 (+5.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,290.00 | $200,700 | $200,700 Land $43,500 Building $157,200 |
| 2021 | $200,700 Land $28,500 Building $172,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Church Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| 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 159 Church Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% 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 45% of the US · above 66% 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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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