Buncombe County property record for 181 Brown Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,469 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 1.35 acres (58,806 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $650,500 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,832 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 639909-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 639909-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,469 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,945 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,441 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,322 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,002 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 320 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Frame Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 58,806 sqft (1.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Deck Area | 456 sqft |
| Patio Area | 794 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 639909-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 181 BROWN RD |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28806-8513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-LD |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: THOMAS & DONNA RATTE LOT: PTN 15 & 16 PLAT: 0082-0035 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS & DONNA RATTE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-16 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER HOMINY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 2305 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 BROWN RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-8513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5759 / 292 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0057190786 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 181 BROWN RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-8513 |
| Document Number | 0057590292 |
| Book / Page | 005759 / 000292 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 181 BROWN RD ASHEVILLE NC 288068513, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-8513 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 181 BROWN RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-8513 |
| Document Number | 0057190786 |
| Book / Page | 005719 / 000786 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $200.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 181 BROWN RD ASHEVILLE NC 288068513, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-8513 |
| Document Number | 57190789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Book Page | 005719/000789 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 12, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
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 | $4,832.00 (+7.07%) | $709,000 (-) Land $53,500 Building $655,500 | $709,000 (-) Land $53,500 Building $655,500 |
| 2024 | $4,513.00 (+3.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,381.00 (+4.96%) | $709,000 (-) | $709,000 (-) Land $53,500 Building $655,500 |
| 2022 | $4,174.00 | $709,000 | $709,000 (-) Land $53,500 Building $655,500 |
| 2021 | $709,000 Land $53,500 Building $655,500 |
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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 77% 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 36 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 |
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