Buncombe County property record for 16 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $178,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,685 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9649-23-9534-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9649-23-9534-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,352 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 186 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 964914238469000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 E CHESTNUT ST |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28801-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 06/25/2009 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 06/25/2009 DEED: 4697-0946 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8469 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 E CHESTNUT ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0004697946 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4697 / 946 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Asheville City |
| Unified School District | Asheville City Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,685.00 (+9.06%) | $306,900 (-) | |
| 2023 | $1,545.00 | $306,900 | $306,900 (-) Land $116,200 Building $190,700 |
| 2021 | $306,900 Land $116,200 Building $190,700 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2024) |
| 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.
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 | 0.01% 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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Riverwave Broadband.
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