Buncombe County property record for 23 Secrest Dr, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,178 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $316,000 (Feb 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,599 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage May 2023 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 660658-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 660658-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,178 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,626 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,716 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Stoop |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 660658-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 SECREST DR |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-6608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: WAIGHTSTILL MOUNTAIN BLOCK: LOT: 13 SECTION: PLAT: 0102-0200 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIGHTSTILL MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
23 Secrest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 SECREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-6608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Woman, Separate Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage PALMETTO SURETY CORP |
| May 4, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 11, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4358 / 86 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0064520890 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 23 SECREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-6608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0063831558 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Book Page | 6383/1558 |
| Name | PALMETTO SURETY CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 25 Months |
| Due | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 23 SECREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-6608 |
| Document Number | 0063160842 |
| Book / Page | 6316 / 842 |
| Map Reference | MB 3436 PG 03 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 ALLEN DR, FLETCHER, NC 28732-9761 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 ALLEN DR, FLETCHER, NC 28732-9761 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 23 SECREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-6608 |
| Document Number | 0063051964 |
| Book / Page | 6305 / 1964 |
| Map Reference | MB 102 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 ALLEN DR, FLETCHER, NC 28732-9761 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 ALLEN DR, FLETCHER, NC 28732-9761 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 23 SECREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-6608 |
| Document Number | 0062810656 |
| Book / Page | 6281 / 656 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 ALLEN DR, FLETCHER, NC 28732-9761 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 ALLEN DR, FLETCHER, NC 28732-9761 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 23 SECREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-6608 |
| Document Number | 0058730785 |
| Book / Page | 005873 / 000785 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 300 LONG SHOALS RD #16E ARDEN NC 287047762, 16E, ARDEN, NC 28704-7762 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Secrest Dr was $2,599, up 15.4% 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 | $2,599.00 (+15.41%) | $403,300 Land $58,800 Building $344,500 | $403,300 Land $58,800 Building $344,500 |
| 2024 | $2,252.00 (+3.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,180.00 | $365,900 | $365,900 Land $58,800 Building $307,100 |
| 2021 | $403,300 Land $58,800 Building $344,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Secrest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 23 Secrest Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 189 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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