Buncombe County property record for 21 Sumter St, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 840 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $433 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9654-51-4214-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9654-51-4214-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 965419513148000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 SUMTER ST |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-9595 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE:05/27/2016 DEED |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE:05/27/2016 DEED:5429-1636 SUBDIV:BENJAMIN F SMITH LOT:1 PLAT:0047-0165 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENJAMIN F SMITH |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 SUMTER ST, ARDEN, NC 28704-9595 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 0054291636 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5429 / 1636 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $433.00 (+7.98%) | $67,300 (-) | |
| 2023 | $401.00 | $67,300 | $67,300 (-) Land $60,200 Building $7,100 |
| 2021 | $67,300 Land $60,200 Building $7,100 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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