Buncombe County property record for 221 Forest Brook Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,065 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 5.34 acres (232,610 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $660,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,717 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 714885-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 714885-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,065 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,050 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,025 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,025 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 985 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 232,610 sqft (5.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 578 sqft |
| Stable | 672 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 714885-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 221 FOREST BROOK DR |
| City | BLACK MOUNTAIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: NORMAN L & SHIRLEY J BENNIE BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0054-0160 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORMAN L & SHIRLEY J BENNIE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BROAD RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 3205 |
221 Forest Brook Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 FOREST BROOK ESTATE DR, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-9672 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6227 / 457 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0053220291 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 221 FOREST BROOK ESTATE DR, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-9672 |
| Document Number | 0062270457 |
| Book / Page | 6227 / 457 |
| Map Reference | MB 54 PG 160 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,320.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 CHESHIRE DR, 56, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-9300 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 FOREST BROOK ESTATE DR, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-9672 |
| Document Number | 0006227460 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6227/460 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 221 Forest Brook Dr was $3,717, up 4.3% 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 | $3,717.00 (+4.29%) | $526,100 Land $78,200 Building $447,900 | $526,100 Land $78,200 Building $447,900 |
| 2024 | $3,564.00 (+2.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,461.00 | $526,100 | $526,100 Land $78,200 Building $447,900 |
| 2021 | $526,100 Land $78,200 Building $447,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 221 Forest Brook Dr 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 221 Forest Brook Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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