Buncombe County property record for 21 Whipperwill Ln, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,226 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 3.4 acres (148,104 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,231 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8781-98-7983-00000 |
| Primary APN | 8781-98-7983-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,226 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,968 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,862 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 378 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 364 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,682 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,682 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 148,104 sqft (3.4 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 878100987729000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 WHIPPERWILL LN |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-7741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 01/07/1985 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 01/07/1985 DEED: 1377-0225 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7729 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2603 |
21 Whipperwill Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1985.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 WHIPPERWILL LN, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 1985 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 1985 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001377225 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Whipperwill Ln was $3,231.
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 | $3,231.00 | $468,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,003.00 | $468,500 | $468,500 Land $55,000 Building $413,500 |
| 2021 | $468,500 Land $40,000 Building $428,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Whipperwill Ln 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 21 Whipperwill Ln 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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Skyrunner, Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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