Buncombe County property record for 247 School Rd E, Asheville, NC 28803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,957 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9657-55-5188-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9657-55-5188-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,908 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,336 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,908 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,428 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 184 sqft |
| Deck Area | 388 sqft |
| Patio Area | 77 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 965711554162000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 247 SCHOOL RD E |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28803-9692 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 03/01/2004 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 03/01/2004 DEED: 3563-0890 SUBDIV: MARY W. PRESSLEY BLOCK: LOT: 2 SECTION: PLAT: 0091-0177 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARY W PRESSLEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 2102 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 800 FAIRVIEW RD # 202, 202, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-1028 |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Feb 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2004 · Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0003563890 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3563 / 890 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 247 SCHOOL RD E, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-9692 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP, MORTGAGE CONNECT LP VENDOR |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0061491576 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6149/1576 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 247 SCHOOL RD E, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-9692 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0056340719 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | 5634/0719 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 157 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2031 |
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $1,957.00 (+11%) | $288,900 (-) | |
| 2023 | $1,763.00 | $288,900 | $288,900 (-) Land $54,500 Building $234,400 |
| 2021 | $288,900 Land $54,500 Building $234,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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.
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 | 0.02% 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 198 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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