Buncombe County property record for 256 Cedar Ln, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,305 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 2.3 acres (100,188 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,429 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 761558-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 761558-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,305 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,620 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,305 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 100,188 sqft (2.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 315 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 292 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 761558-2020-202 |
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| Street Address | 256 CEDAR LN |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-3102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM16 |
| Legal Description | PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
256 Cedar Ln is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2021.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 258 CEDAR LN, ARDEN, NC 28704-3102 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 1978 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 1978 |
| Deed Document Number | 19781 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1185 / 418 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0060991928 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 CEDAR LN, ARDEN, NC 28704-3102 |
| Document Number | 0060991928 |
| Book / Page | 6099 / 1928 |
| Map Reference | MB 1185 PG 418 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 CEDAR LN, ARDEN, NC 28704-3102 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Cedar Ln was $2,429, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Asheville City |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,429.00 (+4.7%) | $376,900 Land $93,700 Building $283,200 | $376,900 Land $93,700 Building $283,200 |
| 2024 | $2,320.00 (-31.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,395.00 | $376,900 | $376,900 Land $93,700 Building $283,200 |
| 2021 | $376,900 Land $93,700 Building $283,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Cedar Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 9, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 256 Cedar Ln is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.03% 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 265 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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