Buncombe County property record for 20 Sharpes Cove Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,370 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1.79 acres (77,972 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,260 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 743749-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 743749-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,370 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,058 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,058 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 770 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 77,972 sqft (1.79 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 293 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 743749-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 SHARPES COVE RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-9316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: DOROTHY ELLEN SHARP BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0PVT-0SVY |
| Legal Subdivision | DOROTHY ELLEN SHARP |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2603 |
20 Sharpes Cove Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 SHARPES COVE RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 20 SHARPES COVE RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9316 |
| Document Number | 0062291298 |
| Book / Page | 6229 / 1298 |
| Map Reference | MB 1094 PG 638 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 423 FLAT TOP MOUNTAIN RD, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-9696 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 SHARPS COVE RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9316 |
| Document Number | 0062291301 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6229/1301 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Sharpes Cove Rd was $2,260.
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 | $2,260.00 | $329,100 Land $24,500 Building $304,600 | $329,100 Land $24,500 Building $304,600 |
| 2023 | $2,100.00 | $329,100 | $329,100 Land $39,500 Building $289,600 |
| 2021 | $329,100 Land $24,500 Building $304,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Sharpes Cove Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · other causes |
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 risk around 20 Sharpes Cove Rd is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 87% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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