Buncombe County property record for 251 Old Fort Rd, Fairview, NC 28730
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $111,500 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,168 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 685227-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 685227-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,174 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 685227-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 OLD FORT RD |
| City | FAIRVIEW |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28730-9526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY FOR MARY E SHERWOOD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRVIEW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 3203 |
251 Old Fort Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 458 S NARANJA AVE, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34983-2222 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3888 / 596 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Old Fort Rd was $1,168, up 4.3% 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 | $1,168.00 (+4.29%) | $165,400 Land $35,800 Building $129,600 | $165,400 Land $35,800 Building $129,600 |
| 2024 | $1,120.00 (+5.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,063.00 | $165,400 | $165,400 Land $50,800 Building $114,600 |
| 2021 | $165,400 Land $35,800 Building $129,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Old Fort 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 251 Old Fort Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 48 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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