Buncombe County property record for 235 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,390 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,780 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Construction Loan Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9649-53-7101-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9649-53-7101-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,390 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,390 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 175 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 964915536034000 |
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| Street Address | 235 E CHESTNUT ST |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28801-2401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 12/15/2006 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 12/15/2006 DEED: 4333-0929 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: 2 SECTION: PLAT: 0128-0192 |
| Legal Subdivision | KING JAMES APT/WOOLSEY APTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestnut Hill Historic District listed 1983 · 239 contributing resources · NRIS 83001837 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 235 E Chestnut St acquired it in December 2006.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 825 MERRIMON AVE STE CSTEC, CSTEC, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2464 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage TRUPOINT BANK |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage TRUPOINT BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0043330929 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 235 E CHESTNUT ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2401 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0062231446 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6223/1446 |
| Name | TRUPOINT BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 235 E CHESTNUT ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2401 |
| Document Number | 0056960137 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 825 MERRIMON AVE #C ASHEVILLE NC 288042467, C, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2467 |
| Document Number | 0056960137 |
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| Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Book Page | 005696/000137 |
| Name | TRUPOINT BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 235 E Chestnut St was $2,780.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Asheville City |
| Unified School District | Asheville City Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,780.00 | $253,100 | |
| 2023 | $2,549.00 | $253,100 | $253,100 Land $180,100 Building $73,000 |
| 2021 | $253,100 Land $180,100 Building $73,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 235 E Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2024) |
| 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 235 E Chestnut St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 305 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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