Buncombe County property record for 23 Watson Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (33,106 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $696 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 759745-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 759745-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,106 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Deck Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 126 sqft |
| Canopy | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 759745-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 WATSON RD |
| City | SWANNANOA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28778-3322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CS |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLACK MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 3107 |
23 Watson Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 1999.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 132, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-0132 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2216 / 847 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Watson Rd was $696, up 8.2% 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 | $696.00 (+8.24%) | $97,900 Land $58,900 Building $39,000 | $97,900 Land $58,900 Building $39,000 |
| 2024 | $643.00 (+3.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $624.00 | $97,900 | $97,900 Land $58,900 Building $39,000 |
| 2021 | $97,900 Land $58,900 Building $39,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| 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 23 Watson Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 29 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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