Buncombe County property record for 16 Cole Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 8.34 acres (363,290 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $654 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9700-82-6257-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9700-82-6257-00000 |
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| Lot Area | 363,290 sqft (8.34 acres) |
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| Street Address | 16 COLE RD |
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| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: B SECTION: PLAT: 0227-0057 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2608 |
16 Cole Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 234 CEDAR HILL RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-9441 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6280 / 399 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 16 COLE RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5143 |
| Document Number | 0062800399 |
| Book / Page | 6280 / 399 |
| Map Reference | MB 227 PG 57 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1499 S FEDERAL HWY UNIT 529, 529, BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33435-6084 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 234 CEDAR HILL RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-9441 |
| Document Number | 0006280402 |
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| Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6280/402 |
| Name | JOSEPH MAURO |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Dec 2, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Cole Rd was $654.
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 | $654.00 | $93,900 Land $87,000 Building $6,900 | $93,900 Land $87,000 Building $6,900 |
| 2023 | $594.00 | $93,900 | $93,900 Land $87,000 Building $6,900 |
| 2021 | $93,900 Land $87,000 Building $6,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 16 Cole Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 16 Cole Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 80% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 90 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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