Buncombe County property record for 239 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 9 ba · 6,225 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,990 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Construction Loan Jul 2025 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 720008-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 720008-2020-202 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 9 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,225 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,075 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,075 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 485 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 720008-2020-202 |
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| Street Address | 239 E CHESTNUT ST |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28801-2401 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | CBII |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: PINNACLE RIDGE HOLDINGS BLOCK: LOT: 3 SECTION: PLAT: 0128-0192 |
| Legal Subdivision | PINNACLE RIDGE HOLDINGS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| 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.
239 E Chestnut St, commercial vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2006.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 825 MERRIMON AVE, C, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2467 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage TRUPOINT BANK |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage TRUPOINT BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2006 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4333 / 929 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 239 E CHESTNUT ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2401 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 325 AIKEN RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-9744 |
| Document Number | 0062231446 |
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| Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6223/1446 |
| Name | TRUPOINT BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 239 E CHESTNUT ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2401 |
| Document Number | 0065120314 |
| Book / Page | 6512 / 314 |
| Map Reference | MB 128 PG 192 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 825C MERRIMON AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2404 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 825C MERRIMON AVE # 355, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2404 |
| Document Number | 0006512323 |
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| Date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 6512/323 |
| Name | TRUPOINT BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 239 E Chestnut St was $1,990, down 66.6% from the year before.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 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 | $1,990.00 (-66.64%) | $181,200 Land $181,200 | $181,200 Land $181,200 |
| 2024 | $5,965.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,815.00 | $577,400 | $577,400 Land $181,200 Building $396,200 |
| 2021 | $181,200 Land $181,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 239 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 239 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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