Buncombe County property record for 26 Groton Way, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,236 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $299,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,156 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9634-92-6889-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9634-92-6889-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,236 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,916 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 320 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 220 sqft |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 963416926813000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 GROTON WAY |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-6601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE:11/02/2016 DEED |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE:11/02/2016 DEED:5486-1708 SUBDIV:WAIGHTSTILL MOUNTAIN LOT:243 PLAT:0094-0179 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIGHTSTILL MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 243 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
26 Groton Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0054861708 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5486 / 1708 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Groton Way was $2,156.
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 | $2,156.00 | $334,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,993.00 | $334,500 | $334,500 Land $54,800 Building $279,700 |
| 2021 | $334,500 Land $54,800 Building $279,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Groton Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 26 Groton Way 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 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 103 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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