Buncombe County property record for 20 Lightning Bug Ln, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,048 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 27.3 acres (1,190,495 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,335 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 699736-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 699736-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,048 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,072 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,190,495 sqft (27.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Deck Area | 2,304 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 699736-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 LIGHTNING BUG LN |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-8423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 2608 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 LIGHTNING BUG LN, LEICESTER, NC 28748-8423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 2520000242 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $3,335.00 (+4.64%) | $484,200 (+0.25%) Land $247,000 Building $237,200 | $484,200 (+0.25%) Land $247,000 Building $237,200 |
| 2024 | $3,187.00 (+3.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,092.00 | $483,000 | $483,000 (-0.25%) Land $262,000 Building $221,000 |
| 2021 | $484,200 Land $247,000 Building $237,200 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · above 82% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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