Buncombe County property record for 261 Hookers Gap Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,062 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 5.55 acres (241,758 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,378 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Line of Credit Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 660986-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 660986-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,062 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,796 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,062 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 241,758 sqft (5.55 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 554 sqft |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 880 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 660986-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 HOOKERS GAP RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-7509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 2608 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 HOOKERS GAP RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Jun 17, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6081 / 922 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0054670401 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 261 HOOKERS GAP RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0062861363 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6286/1363 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 261 HOOKERS GAP RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7509 |
| Document Number | 0060810922 |
| Book / Page | 6081 / 922 |
| Map Reference | MB 5467 PG 401 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $740.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 686, LEICESTER, NC 28748-0686 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 HOOKERS GAP RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7509 |
| Document Number | 6081926 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6081/926 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
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 | $2,378.00 (+4.44%) | $346,200 (-) Land $88,100 Building $258,100 | $346,200 (-) Land $88,100 Building $258,100 |
| 2024 | $2,277.00 (+3.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,209.00 | $346,200 | $346,200 (-) Land $103,100 Building $243,100 |
| 2021 | $346,200 Land $88,100 Building $258,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 78% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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