Buncombe County property record for 26 Hillside Ln, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1.39 acres (60,548 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,338 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 731622-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 731622-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 60,548 sqft (1.39 acres) |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 731622-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 HILLSIDE LN |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-9709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: SUSAN PRESCOTT & JAMES FULTON BLOCK: LOT: 2 SECTION: PLAT: 0081-0057 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUSAN PRESCOTT & JAMES FULTON |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
26 Hillside Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 HILLSIDE LN, ARDEN, NC 28704-9709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMETRUST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6560 / 1353 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2437000802 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 26 HILLSIDE LN, ARDEN, NC 28704-9709 |
| Document Number | 6620001720 |
| Book / Page | 6620 / 1720 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | ROCKET TITLE, ROCKET CLOSE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 HILLSIDE LN, ARDEN, NC 28704-9709 |
| Document Number | 6620001720, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Book Page | 6620/1720 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 26 HILLSIDE LN, ARDEN, NC 28704-9709 |
| Document Number | 0065601353 |
| Book / Page | 6560 / 1353 |
| Map Reference | MB 81 PG 57 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $610.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 TIGER LILY LN, MILLS RIVER, NC 28759-0063 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 HILLSIDE LN, ARDEN, NC 28704-9709 |
| Document Number | 0065601356 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 6560/1356 |
| Name | HOMETRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Hillside Ln was $1,338.
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 | $1,338.00 | $207,700 Land $72,500 Building $135,200 | $207,700 Land $72,500 Building $135,200 |
| 2023 | $1,237.00 | $207,700 | $207,700 Land $72,500 Building $135,200 |
| 2021 | $207,700 Land $72,500 Building $135,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Hillside Ln 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 Hillside Ln is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 231 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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