Buncombe County property record for 159 Laurel Rd, Arden, NC 28704 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Conventional |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
| Square Footage | 800 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Primary APN | 716933-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 800 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft Deck |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft Patio |
| Cooling System | None Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Account Number | 716933-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 LAUREL RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-2854 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: MOUNT ROYAL BLOCK: 9 LOT: 20 SECTION: B PLAT: 0026-0042 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNT ROYAL |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Minor Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
Source: Buncombe County records · APN 716933-2020-202
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 LAUREL RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-2854 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 1978 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 1978 |
| Deed Doc Number | 19781 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1185 / 382 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0063031463 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 LAUREL RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-2854 |
| Document Number | 0063031463 |
| Book / Page | 6303 / 1463 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 42 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 LAUREL RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-2854 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 LAUREL RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-2854 |
Source: Buncombe County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $904.00 | $140,300 (-) Land $41,400 Building $98,900 | $140,300 (-) Land $41,400 Building $98,900 |
| 2023 | $842.00 | $140,300 | $140,300 (-) Land $41,400 Building $98,900 |
| 2021 | $140,300 Land $41,400 Building $98,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Buncombe County (37021C), updated April 9, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 38% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,041 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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