Buncombe County property record for 231 Smith Knolls Rd, Fairview, NC 28730
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 4,193 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 3.5 acres (152,460 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (May 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $4,814 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9695-32-3908-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9695-32-3908-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,193 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,958 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,714 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,530 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,530 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,530 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 152,460 sqft (3.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 736 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 900 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 969500322913000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 SMITH KNOLLS RD |
| City | FAIRVIEW |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28730-9544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 05/18/1993 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 05/18/1993 DEED: 1745-0399 SUBDIV: SMITH KNOLLS BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0055-0147 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH KNOLLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRVIEW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 3204 |
231 Smith Knolls Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1993.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 231 SMITH KNOLLS RD, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-9544 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001745399 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Smith Knolls Rd was $4,814.
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 | $4,814.00 | $681,300 | |
| 2023 | $3,841.00 | $597,500 | $597,500 Land $127,500 Building $470,000 |
| 2021 | $681,300 Land $127,500 Building $553,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 Smith Knolls Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2021–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 231 Smith Knolls Rd is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · above 74% 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 17 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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