Buncombe County property record for 260 Ridge Rd, Candler, NC 28715
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.64 acres (27,878 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,305 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 769047-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 769047-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 27,878 sqft (0.64 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 592 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 348 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 769047-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 260 RIDGE RD |
| City | CANDLER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER HOMINY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2504 |
260 Ridge Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2017.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1278, CANDLER, NC 28715-1278 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0055401263 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 260 RIDGE RD, CANDLER, NC 28715 |
| Document Number | 0055401263 |
| Book / Page | 005540 / 001263 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | PO BOX 1278 CANDLER NC 287151278, CANDLER, NC 28715-1278 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 260 Ridge Rd was $1,305, up 14.9% from the year before.
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 | $1,305.00 (+14.88%) | $191,600 Land $23,200 Building $168,400 | $191,600 Land $23,200 Building $168,400 |
| 2024 | $1,136.00 (+3.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,101.00 | $178,200 | $178,200 Land $38,200 Building $140,000 |
| 2021 | $191,600 Land $23,200 Building $168,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 260 Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
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 260 Ridge Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 73% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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