Buncombe County property record for 169 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,419 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 731982-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 731982-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 731982-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 169 NEWFOUND RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-9764 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 2608 |
169 Newfound Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 28, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 169 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9764 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6241 / 334 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 169 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9764 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY MT, FIRST AMER TITLE INS COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 169 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9764 |
| Document Number | 0065341364 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Book Page | 6534/1364 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02940 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 322 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 169 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9764 |
| Document Number | 0062410334 |
| Book / Page | 6241 / 334 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1216 SEMINOLE DR APT 7, 1216, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604-7154 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 169 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9764 |
| Document Number | 0006241337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6241/337 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 169 Newfound Rd was $1,419, up 6.7% 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 | $1,419.00 (+6.69%) | $203,800 Land $12,300 Building $191,500 | $203,800 Land $12,300 Building $191,500 |
| 2024 | $1,330.00 (+3.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,290.00 | $203,800 | $203,800 Land $27,300 Building $176,500 |
| 2021 | $203,800 Land $12,300 Building $191,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 169 Newfound 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 169 Newfound Rd is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 80% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 |
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