Buncombe County property record for 240 Chestnut Forest Rd, Fairview, NC 28730
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,371 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $343,500 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,554 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 714399-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 714399-2020-202 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,371 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,162 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,581 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,581 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 790 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 791 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 714399-2020-202 |
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| Street Address | 240 CHESTNUT FOREST RD |
| City | FAIRVIEW |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28730-8685 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: FAIRVIEW FOREST LOT: 422 BLOCK: 4 SECTION: 1 PLAT: 0038-0063 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW FOREST |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 422 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRVIEW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 3203 |
240 Chestnut Forest Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 FRANK SHAW RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312-1047 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5727 / 1791 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2557285 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 240 CHESTNUT FOREST RD, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-8685 |
| Document Number | 0057271791 |
| Book / Page | 005727 / 001791 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $687.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 540 FRANK SHAW RD TALLAHASSEE FL 323121047, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312-1047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 Chestnut Forest Rd was $2,554.
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 | $2,554.00 | $361,500 Land $48,800 Building $312,700 | $361,500 Land $48,800 Building $312,700 |
| 2023 | $2,436.00 | $378,900 | $378,900 Land $48,800 Building $330,100 |
| 2021 | $361,500 Land $48,800 Building $312,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 Chestnut Forest Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1998–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| 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 240 Chestnut Forest Rd is moderate, ranking above 50% 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 50% of the US · above 71% 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyrunner Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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