Buncombe County property record for 16 Groton Way, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,307 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,259 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Second Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 700278-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 700278-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,307 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,779 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,225 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 472 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 700278-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 GROTON WAY |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-6601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: WAIGHTSTILL MOUNTAIN LOT: 238 PLAT: 0092-0151 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIGHTSTILL MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 238 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
16 Groton Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2021.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DISCOVER BANK |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Aug 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
| Jan 11, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOW VA RATES LLC |
| Apr 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6113 / 1443 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0061131443 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 16 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC OH |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0063691279 |
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| Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Book Page | 6369/1279 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENWOOD, DE 19950 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 5, 2038 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0061131443 |
| Book / Page | 6113 / 1443 |
| Map Reference | MB 91 PG 151 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP, MORTGAGE CONNECT LP VENDOR |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 61131447 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6113/1447 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 16 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0058050893 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 GROTON WAY ARDEN NC 287046601, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0058050893 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 005805/000893 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 28, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 16 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0056281575 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | WORLDWIDE RECORDING INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 GROTON WAY ARDEN NC 287046601, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0056281575 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 005628/001575 |
| Name | LOW VA RATES LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | LINDON, UT 84042 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 16 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0055421230 |
| Book / Page | 005542 / 001230 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 GROTON WAY ARDEN NC 287046601, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0055421230 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 005542/001230 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 24, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Groton Way was $2,259, up 4.7% 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 | $2,259.00 (+4.73%) | $350,500 Land $62,400 Building $288,100 | $350,500 Land $62,400 Building $288,100 |
| 2024 | $2,157.00 (+3.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,088.00 | $350,500 | $350,500 Land $62,400 Building $288,100 |
| 2021 | $350,500 Land $62,400 Building $288,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Groton Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 Groton Way is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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