198 Aurora Dr, Asheville, NC 28805 Property Records

Buncombe County property record for 198 Aurora Dr, Asheville, NC 28805

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 3 ba · 1,994 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$255,000 (Apr 2006)
Tax Bill	$3,128 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Reverse Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`769333-2020-202`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`769333-2020-202`
Alternative APNs	`9658-07-0549-00000` `964808979563000` `008199240`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,994 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,269 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,353 sqft
Basement Area	916 sqft
Finished Basement	641 sqft
Unfinished Basement	275 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	150 sqft
Deck Area	260 sqft
Patio Area	437 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	769333-2020-202
Street Address	198 AURORA DR
City	ASHEVILLE
State	NC
Zip	28805-1745
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RM6
Legal Description	SUBDIV: ALLISON REALTY CO BLOCK: B LOT: 19 & POR 18,20 SECTION: PLAT: 0010-0005
Legal Subdivision	ALLISON REALTY CO
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Township / Civil Division	ASHEVILLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	800

Owner

198 Aurora Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2022.

Source: Buncombe County records, as of August 14, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	198 AURORA DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-1745
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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 11, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 11, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 5, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	4206 / 346
Last Transfer Date	Nov 10, 2022
Transfer Doc	6276000610
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Nov 16, 2022
Property Address	198 AURORA DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-1745
Document Number	0062760610
Book / Page	6276 / 610
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 5
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	198 AURORA DR, 198, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-1745

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	198 AURORA DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-1745

Mortgage

Document Number	0062760613
Date	Nov 16, 2022
Book Page	6276/613

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MADISON, WI 53718

Agreement

Type	Reverse Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	918 Months
Due	May 14, 2099

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	7.24%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Jan 1, 2023
Change Frequency	Monthly
Index	1-Year T-Bill
Max Rate	12.2%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Aurora Dr was $3,128, up 6.6% 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	Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,128.00 (+6.65%)	$316,500 Land $88,600 Building $227,900	$316,500 Land $88,600 Building $227,900
2024	$2,933.00 (+2.88%)
2023	$2,851.00	$316,500	$316,500 Land $88,600 Building $227,900
2021			$316,500 Land $88,600 Building $227,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 198 Aurora Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.

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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene

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 198 Aurora 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 239 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Skyrunner Fixed Wireless	500 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20