Buncombe County property record for 18 Birch Crest Dr, Alexander, NC 28701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,635 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 713724-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 713724-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 114 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 713724-2020-202 |
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| Street Address | 18 BIRCH CREST DR |
| City | ALEXANDER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28701-9106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: JESSICA L MILLS & SYLAVAN TAYLOR JR LOT: 5 PLAT: 0081-0010 |
| Legal Subdivision | JESSICA L MILLS & SYLAVAN TAYLOR JR |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FRENCH BROAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 2604 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 BIRCH CREST DR, ALEXANDER, NC 28701-9106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GSF MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIME MORTGAGE LENDING INC |
| May 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5766 / 1498 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 18 BIRCH CREST DR, ALEXANDER, NC 28701-9106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0060930825 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6093/825 |
| Name | GSF MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BROOKFIELD, WI 53005 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 18 BIRCH CREST DR, ALEXANDER, NC 28701-9106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0058550515 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 5855/0515 |
| Name | PRIME MORTGAGE LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | APEX, NC 27502 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 367 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 18 BIRCH CREST DR, ALEXANDER, NC 28701-9106 |
| Document Number | 0057661498 |
| Book / Page | 005766 / 001498 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $44.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 VILLAGE PARK DR WEAVERVILLE NC 287879413, WEAVERVILLE, NC 28787-9413 |
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 | $1,635.00 (+4.61%) | $211,400 (-) Land $32,900 Building $178,500 | $211,400 (-) Land $32,900 Building $178,500 |
| 2024 | $1,563.00 (+2.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,522.00 | $211,400 | $211,400 (-) Land $32,900 Building $178,500 |
| 2021 | $211,400 Land $32,900 Building $178,500 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | High above 78% of the US · above 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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