Buncombe County property record for 238 N Fork Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,734 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 719319-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 719319-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,192 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Utility Area | 84 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 719319-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 238 N FORK RD |
| City | BLACK MOUNTAIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28711-9489 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UR-8 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: STEPP & BEGLEY PROP BLOCK: LOT: PTS 5 & 6 SECTION: PLAT: 0030-0093 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEPP & BEGLEY PROP |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLACK MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 3106 |
238 N Fork Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2009.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 N FORK RD, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-9489 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0047531224 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 238 N Fork Rd was $1,734, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Black Mountain Town |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,734.00 (+3.46%) | $199,900 Land $49,100 Building $150,800 | $199,900 Land $49,100 Building $150,800 |
| 2024 | $1,676.00 (+2.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,637.00 | $199,900 | $199,900 Land $49,100 Building $150,800 |
| 2021 | $199,900 Land $49,100 Building $150,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 238 N Fork Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (2004–2024) |
| 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 238 N Fork Rd is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN serves 11,976 people · EPA ID NC0111020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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