Buncombe County property record for 229 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,290 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,558 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9700-91-0821-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9700-91-0821-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,290 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,570 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,290 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,280 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 970004819777000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 NEWFOUND RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-9765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE:11/24/1998 DEED |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE:11/24/1998 DEED:2061-0153 LOT:1 PLAT:0148-0019 |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATE OF VIRGINIA OPAL HALL |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 2608 |
229 Newfound Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 1998.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9765 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 0002061153 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Newfound Rd was $2,558.
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 | $2,558.00 | $367,300 | |
| 2023 | $2,561.00 | $404,700 | $404,700 Land $43,100 Building $361,600 |
| 2021 | $367,300 Land $17,900 Building $349,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 Newfound Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 229 Newfound Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 80% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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