Buncombe County property record for 228 Wiggins Rd, Candler, NC 28715
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,310 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,496 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8687-25-2379-00000 |
| Primary APN | 8687-25-2379-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,310 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,620 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,310 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,310 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,310 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 666 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 868709251372000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 WIGGINS RD |
| City | CANDLER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28715-8803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 07/19/2003 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 07/19/2003 DEED: 3397-0631 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1372 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER HOMINY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2504 |
The current owner of 228 Wiggins Rd acquired it in September 2003.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 WIGGINS RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 33970631 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Wiggins Rd was $1,496.
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 | $1,496.00 | $219,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,356.00 | $219,500 | $219,500 Land $32,700 Building $186,800 |
| 2021 | $219,500 Land $32,700 Building $186,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 Wiggins Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
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 228 Wiggins Rd is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · above 75% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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