Buncombe County property record for 252 Youngs Cove Rd, Candler, NC 28715
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,978 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,005 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8696-56-9549-00000 |
| Primary APN | 8696-56-9549-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,978 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,978 sqft |
| Utility Area | 308 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Garage Area | 726 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 869602568584000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 YOUNGS COVE RD |
| City | CANDLER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28715-9395 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 01/04/1996 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 01/04/1996 DEED: 1886-0532 SUBDIV: YOUNGS HILL BLOCK: A LOT: 2 SECTION: PLAT: 0036-0040 |
| Legal Subdivision | YOUNGS HILL |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER HOMINY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 2401 |
252 Youngs Cove Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in January 1996.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 112 SLO GAIT LN, SYLVA, NC 28779-8874 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001886532 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Youngs Cove Rd was $2,005.
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 | $2,005.00 | $266,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,833.00 | $266,500 | $266,500 Land $36,000 Building $230,500 |
| 2021 | $266,500 Land $36,000 Building $230,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Youngs Cove Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| 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 252 Youngs Cove Rd is low, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 50% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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