Buncombe County property record for 244 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 7 ba · 5,974 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 11.2 acres (490,486 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $7,958 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 769661-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 769661-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,974 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,639 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 4,019 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,026 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,993 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 490,486 sqft (11.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 769661-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 244 NEWFOUND RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-9765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: ESTATE OF VIRGINIA OPAL HALL BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0072-0048 |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATE OF VIRGINIA OPAL HALL |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 2608 |
244 Newfound Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2006.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 810276, BOCA RATON, FL 33481-0276 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4192 / 1729 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 244 Newfound Rd was $7,958, up 6.7% from the year before.
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 | $7,958.00 (+6.75%) | $1,142,500 Land $131,400 Building $1,011,100 | $1,142,500 Land $131,400 Building $1,011,100 |
| 2024 | $7,455.00 (+3.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,232.00 | $1,142,500 | $1,142,500 Land $146,400 Building $996,100 |
| 2021 | $1,142,500 Land $131,400 Building $1,011,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 244 Newfound Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 9, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 244 Newfound Rd is moderate, ranking above 60% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · above 83% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | 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 47 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 |
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