Buncombe County property record for 256 Ball Gap Rd, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $354 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9634-28-5585-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9634-28-5585-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Utility Area | 110 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 275 sqft |
| Patio Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 963406285419000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 BALL GAP RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-8749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 02/18/1981 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 02/18/1981 DEED: 1266-0208 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 2304 |
256 Ball Gap Rd, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2014.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 BALL GAP RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 0052540865 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Ball Gap Rd was $354.
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 | $354.00 | $110,000 | |
| 2023 | $288.00 | $96,800 | $96,800 Land $68,300 Building $28,500 |
| 2021 | $110,000 Land $53,200 Building $56,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Ball Gap Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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 256 Ball Gap Rd is low, with a 0.06% 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 | 0.06% 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 | 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 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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