Buncombe County property record for 21 Chiles Ave, Asheville, NC 28803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 4,792 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,400,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $22,716 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale Nov 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 735776-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 735776-2020-202 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,792 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,757 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,966 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,965 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 603 sqft |
| Deck Area | 260 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Courtyard | 1,895 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 735776-2020-202 |
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| Street Address | 21 CHILES AVE |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28803-2237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS8 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: KENILWORTH BLOCK: LOT: 16C SECTION: PLAT: 0004-0034 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENILWORTH |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16C |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Chiles, James Madison and Leah Arcouet, House listed 2018 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 100002045 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 CHILES AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 6, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SUNTRUST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6338 / 761 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0043740664 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 21 CHILES AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2237 |
| Document Number | 0063380761 |
| Book / Page | 6338 / 761 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 CHILES AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2237 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 CHILES AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2237 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 21 CHILES AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2237 |
| Document Number | 0061451867 |
| Book / Page | 6145 / 1867 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 305 LAKEWOOD DR, 305, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2218 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 CHILES AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2237 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 21 CHILES AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2237 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0056341069 |
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| Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Book Page | 5634/1069 |
| Name | SUNTRUST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27701 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 4, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Asheville City |
| Unified School District | Asheville City Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,716.00 (+6.68%) | $2,068,000 (+12.73%) Land $156,500 Building $1,911,500 | $2,068,000 (+12.73%) Land $156,500 Building $1,911,500 |
| 2024 | $21,294.00 (+15.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $18,476.00 (+1.01%) | $1,834,400 (-) | $1,834,400 (-) Land $156,500 Building $1,677,900 |
| 2022 | $18,292.00 | $1,834,400 | $1,834,400 (-11.3%) Land $156,500 Building $1,677,900 |
| 2021 | $2,068,000 Land $156,500 Building $1,911,500 |
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 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1995–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 29 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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.
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 |
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| 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 281 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 |
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