Buncombe County property record for 203 E College St, Black Mountain, NC 28711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $92,000 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,890 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Reverse Mortgage Jul 2021 Reverse Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 747191-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 747191-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 747191-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 203 E COLLEGE ST |
| City | BLACK MOUNTAIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28711-2716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UR-8 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: HOLMAN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY LOT: 14 15 & 16 BLOCK: G SECTION: 01 PLAT: 0198-0020 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLMAN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLACK MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 3107 |
203 E College St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2018.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 E COLLEGE ST, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-2716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Reverse Mortgage, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19971 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1986 / 415 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0056551702 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 203 E COLLEGE ST, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-2716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | F/C TITLE SERVICES LLC, FNC TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 E COLLEGE ST, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-2716 |
| Document Number | 0060931306 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6093/1306 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 935 Months |
| Due | Jun 18, 2099 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.15% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 203 E COLLEGE ST, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-2716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | F/C TITLE SERVICES LLC, FNC TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 E COLLEGE ST, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-2716 |
| Document Number | 0060931320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6093/1320 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 935 Months |
| Due | Jun 18, 2099 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.15% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 203 E COLLEGE ST, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-2716 |
| Document Number | 0056551702 |
| Book / Page | 005655 / 001702 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | FNC TITLE SERVICES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 E COLLEGE ST BLACK MOUNTAIN NC 287112716, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-2716 |
| Document Number | 56551704 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 005655/001704 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS |
|---|---|
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 972 Months |
| Due | Apr 18, 2099 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.94% |
| Document Number | 56551718, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 005655/001718 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 972 Months |
| Due | Apr 18, 2099 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.94% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 E College St was $2,890, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Black Mountain Town |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,890.00 (+3.44%) | $333,200 Land $82,900 Building $250,300 | $333,200 Land $82,900 Building $250,300 |
| 2024 | $2,794.00 (+2.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,728.00 | $333,200 | $333,200 Land $82,900 Building $250,300 |
| 2021 | $333,200 Land $82,900 Building $250,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 E College St 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 risk around 203 E College St is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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