Buncombe County property record for 23 James Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Manufactured or Modular Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.619 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $339,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,998 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale Aug 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9700-56-2537-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9700-56-2537-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,912 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,456 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.619 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Canopy | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 970002561551000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 JAMES DR |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-5126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Manufactured or Modular Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE:02/24/2003 DEED |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE:02/24/2003 DEED:3104-0288 PLAT:0000-0000 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2609 |
23 James Dr, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 23 JAMES DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0006105665 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6105 / 665 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 23 JAMES DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5126 |
| Document Number | 0061050665 |
| Book / Page | 6105 / 665 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $678.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 JAMES DR, 23, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5126 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 JAMES DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5126 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 23 JAMES DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5126 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0058030058 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 5803/0058 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28806 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 James Dr was $1,998.
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 | $1,998.00 | $286,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,816.00 | $286,900 | $286,900 Land $29,700 Building $257,200 |
| 2021 | $286,900 Land $14,700 Building $272,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 James Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 9, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 23 James Dr is moderate, ranking above 66% 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 66% of the US · above 88% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 76 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 |
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