Buncombe County property record for 245 N Fork Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,216 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,257 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 680862-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 680862-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,216 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,812 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 292 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 680862-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 245 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: LAKEWOOD BLOCK: 49 LOT: 18 SECTION: PLAT: 0010-0027 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEWOOD |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLACK MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 3107 |
245 N Fork Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 N FORK RD, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-9489 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back JAMES M ELLIS ETUX |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6115 / 1430 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0048561593 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 245 N FORK RD, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-9489 |
| Document Number | 0061151430 |
| Book / Page | 6115 / 1430 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,060.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 CEDAR TRL, 8, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-9519 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 N FORK RD, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-9489 |
| Document Number | 61151433 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6115/1433 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 245 N FORK RD, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-9489 |
| Document Number | 0060991256 |
| Book / Page | 6099 / 1256 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 CHRIST SCHOOL RD, 500, ARDEN, NC 28704-9570 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 CEDAR TRL, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-9519 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 60991258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6099/1258 |
| Name | JAMES M ELLIS ETUX |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 245 N Fork Rd was $4,257, 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 | $4,257.00 (+3.45%) | $490,700 Land $47,400 Building $443,300 | $490,700 Land $47,400 Building $443,300 |
| 2024 | $4,115.00 (+2.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,018.00 | $490,700 | $490,700 Land $47,400 Building $443,300 |
| 2021 | $490,700 Land $47,400 Building $443,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 N Fork Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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 245 N Fork Rd is low, with a 0.05% 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 | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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