Buncombe County property record for 178 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 4.38 acres (191,228 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,451 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9710-01-6080-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9710-01-6080-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,460 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,460 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 191,228 sqft (4.38 acres) |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 961 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 178 NEWFOUND RD |
|---|---|
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-9764 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE:03/22/2024 DEED |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE:03/22/2024 DEED:6393-1926 PLAT:0240-0196 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2608 |
178 Newfound Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 178 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9764 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0063931926 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6393 / 1926 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 178 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9764 |
| Document Number | 0063931926 |
| Book / Page | 6393 / 1926 |
| Map Reference | MB 240 PG 196 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 66 S CREEK DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-6629 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 498, LEICESTER, NC 28748-0498 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Newfound Rd was $2,451.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $2,451.00 | $351,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,947.00 | $307,700 | $307,700 Land $68,600 Building $239,100 |
| 2021 | $351,900 Land $82,800 Building $269,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 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 178 Newfound 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 46 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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