Buncombe County property record for 171 Walnut St, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,246 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 711674-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 711674-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 711674-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 WALNUT ST |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-2920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: ROYAL PINES LOT: 41 BLOCK: 16 SECTION: 2 PLAT: 0007-0083 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROYAL PINES |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
171 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 WALNUT ST, ARDEN, NC 28704-2920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19971 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1976 / 785 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0054390926 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Walnut St was $1,246, 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 | $1,246.00 (+4.71%) | $193,400 Land $52,200 Building $141,200 | $193,400 Land $52,200 Building $141,200 |
| 2024 | $1,190.00 (+3.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,152.00 | $193,400 | $193,400 Land $52,200 Building $141,200 |
| 2021 | $193,400 Land $52,200 Building $141,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| 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 171 Walnut St 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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