Buncombe County property record for 159 Pearson Dr, Asheville, NC 28801 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,621 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,317 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 739129-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 739129-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,621 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,197 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 423 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,220 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 582 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 739129-2020-202 |
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| Street Address | 159 PEARSON DR |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28801-1600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Buncombe County records · APN 739129-2020-202
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 PEARSON DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1600 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 01, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 01, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3700 / 397 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 05, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0047641780 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Buncombe County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Asheville City |
| Unified School District | Asheville City 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 | $8,317.00 (+9.75%) | $757,200 (+3.22%) Land $216,800 Building $540,400 | $757,200 (+3.22%) Land $216,800 Building $540,400 |
| 2024 | $7,578.00 (+2.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,388.00 | $733,600 | $733,600 (-3.12%) Land $216,800 Building $516,800 |
| 2021 | $757,200 Land $216,800 Building $540,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Buncombe County (37021C), updated April 9, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370210003001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1983–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024, river or lake flooding, Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 24% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,263 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Montford Area Historic District listed 1977 · 592 contributing resources · NRIS 77000991 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 323 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 500 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Verizon, AT&T, Spectrum. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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