20 Groton Way, Arden, NC 28704 Property Records

Buncombe County property record for 20 Groton Way, Arden, NC 28704

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,360 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size	0.34 acres (14,810 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$312,000 (May 2006)
Tax Bill	$2,255 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2019 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`643762-2020-202`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`643762-2020-202`
Alternative APNs	`9634-92-9908-00000` `963416928923000` `008233882`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,360 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,832 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,187 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2005
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	14,810 sqft (0.34 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	472 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	21 sqft
Deck Area	120 sqft
Patio Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	643762-2020-202
Street Address	20 GROTON WAY
City	ARDEN
State	NC
Zip	28704-6601
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1
Legal Description	SUBDIV: WAIGHTSTILL MOUNTAIN LOT: 240 PLAT: 0092-0151
Legal Subdivision	WAIGHTSTILL MOUNTAIN
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	240
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Township / Civil Division	AVERY CREEK
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4006
Census Tract	2303

Owner

20 Groton Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2019.

Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	20 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 2, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 2, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	4216 / 1867
Last Transfer Date	Sep 9, 2019
Transfer Doc	0058100169
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Sep 12, 2019
Property Address	20 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601
Document Number	0058100169
Book / Page	5810 / 0169
Map Reference	MB 92 PG 151
Instrument Date	Sep 9, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601

Mortgage

Document Number	58100172
Date	Sep 12, 2019
Instrument	5810/0172

Lender

Name	SUNTRUST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Groton Way was $2,255, up 4.7% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,255.00 (+4.74%)	$349,900 Land $57,800 Building $292,100	$349,900 Land $57,800 Building $292,100
2024	$2,153.00 (+3.26%)
2023	$2,085.00	$349,900	$349,900 Land $57,800 Building $292,100
2021			$349,900 Land $57,800 Building $292,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 20 Groton Way 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

Wildfire risk around 20 Groton Way is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20