Buncombe County property record for 197 Watson Rd, Arden, NC 28704 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Conventional |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
| Square Footage | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 124,146 sqft (2.85 acres) |
| Tax Bill | $1,425.00 (2024) |
Source: Buncombe County records · APN 743265-2020-202
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 193 WATSON RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8510 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 01, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0041891275 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Buncombe County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,492.00 (+4.7%) | $231,500 (-) Land $150,400 Building $81,100 | $231,500 (-) Land $150,400 Building $81,100 |
| 2024 | $1,425.00 (+3.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,379.00 | $231,500 | $231,500 (-) Land $150,400 Building $81,100 |
| 2021 | $231,500 Land $150,400 Building $81,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Buncombe County (37021C), updated April 9, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 24% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,704 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 743265-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,056 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 124,146 sqft (2.85 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft Porch |
| Canopy Area | 720 sqft Canopy |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Account Number | 743265-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 WATSON RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-8510 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Minor Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 2203 |
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