Buncombe County property record for 18 Wild Violet Ln, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,328 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (39,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,017 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 687614-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 687614-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,328 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,508 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,664 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 39,204 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 687614-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 WILD VIOLET LN |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-8832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: RICK LADD PLAT: 0117-0109 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICK LADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
18 Wild Violet Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 WILD VIOLET LN, ARDEN, NC 28704-8832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6600 / 709 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 8, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0044751381 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 18 WILD VIOLET LN, ARDEN, NC 28704-8832 |
| Document Number | 6600000709 |
| Book / Page | 6600 / 709 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $94,940.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 18 WILD VIOLET LN, ARDEN, NC 28704-8832 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 6600000712, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Book Page | 6600/712 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.23% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Wild Violet Ln was $3,017, 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 | $3,017.00 (+4.72%) | $468,100 Land $58,200 Building $409,900 | $468,100 Land $58,200 Building $409,900 |
| 2024 | $2,881.00 (+3.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,789.00 | $468,100 | $468,100 Land $58,200 Building $409,900 |
| 2021 | $468,100 Land $58,200 Building $409,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Wild Violet Ln 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 18 Wild Violet Ln is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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