Buncombe County property record for 21 Groton Way, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,307 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $273,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,295 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Construction Loan Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 640422-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 640422-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,307 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,919 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,225 sqft |
| Sunroom | Sunroom |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Frame Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 472 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 640422-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 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 BLOCK: LOT: 246 SECTION: PLAT: 0092-0151 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIGHTSTILL MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 246 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
21 Groton Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2006.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4233 / 1025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 21 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 6620001677 |
| Book / Page | 6620 / 1677 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 6620001677, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Book Page | 6620/1677 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Aug 11, 2027 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 21 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0061001668 |
| Book / Page | 6100 / 1668 |
| Map Reference | MB 92 PG 151 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 WILSON CREEK DR, 6, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-1512 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Groton Way was $2,295, up 4.7% from the year before.
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 | $2,295.00 (+4.7%) | $356,100 Land $58,700 Building $297,400 | $356,100 Land $58,700 Building $297,400 |
| 2024 | $2,192.00 (+3.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,122.00 | $356,100 | $356,100 Land $58,700 Building $297,400 |
| 2021 | $356,100 Land $58,700 Building $297,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 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 risk around 21 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.
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 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 |
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