185 Pearson Dr, Asheville, NC 28801 Property Records

Buncombe County property record for 185 Pearson Dr, Asheville, NC 28801

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	7 bd · 5 ba · 3,140 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size	0.29 acres (12,632 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$703,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$8,749 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`648287-2020-202`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`648287-2020-202`
Alternative APNs	`9639-94-4073-00000` `963916934907000` `008236227`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	5 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,140 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,220 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,367 sqft
Basement Area	1,080 sqft
Utility Area	342 sqft
Utility Room	Utility Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1905
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,632 sqft (0.29 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	450 sqft
Deck Area	30 sqft
Patio Area	30 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	648287-2020-202
Street Address	185 PEARSON DR
City	ASHEVILLE
State	NC
Zip	28801-1600
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RM8
Legal Description	LOT: 15C PLAT: 0212-0176
Legal Subdivision	BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	15C
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Township / Civil Division	ASHEVILLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Montford Area Historic District listed 1977 · 592 contributing resources · NRIS 77000991

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

185 Pearson Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.

Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	185 PEARSON DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1600
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU
Nov 30, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 3, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 8, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	5985 / 1490
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 26, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0057250336
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Property Address	185 PEARSON DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1600
Document Number	0059851480
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 28, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	279 CUMBERLAND AVE ASHEVILLE NC 28801, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Mortgage

Document Number	0059851480
Date	Nov 30, 2020
Book Page	005985/001480

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Nov 29, 2030

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2020
Property Address	185 PEARSON DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1600
Document Number	0059851490
Book / Page	005985 / 001490
Instrument Date	Nov 20, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 24, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,406.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	185 PEARSON DR ASHEVILLE NC 288011600, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1600

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Dec 3, 2018
Property Address	185 PEARSON DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1600
Document Number	0057250336
Book / Page	005725 / 000336
Instrument Date	Nov 26, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 13, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	185 PEARSON DR ASHEVILLE NC 288011600, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1600

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Pearson Dr was $8,749, up 17.8% from the year before.

Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Buncombe County
Municipality	Asheville City
Unified School District	Asheville City Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$8,749.00 (+17.77%)	$796,500 Land $212,100 Building $584,400	$796,500 Land $212,100 Building $584,400
2024	$7,429.00 (+2.58%)
2023	$7,242.00	$719,100	$719,100 Land $212,100 Building $507,000
2021			$796,500 Land $212,100 Building $584,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 185 Pearson Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1983.

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
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	11 (1983–2024)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event	Tropical Storm Helene, Sep 2024 · 7 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 185 Pearson Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 323 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
Skyrunner Fixed Wireless	500 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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