Buncombe County property record for 263 Crystal Falls Dr, Fairview, NC 28730
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 18.9 acres (825,026 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,062 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale Jan 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 689707-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 689707-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,665 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,123 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 586 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 537 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Frame Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 825,026 sqft (18.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 814 sqft |
| Patio Area | 774 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 689707-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 263 CRYSTAL FALLS DR |
| City | FAIRVIEW |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28730-5513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLEN HIGGINS JR & DEBBIE L HIG |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRVIEW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 3204 |
263 Crystal Falls Dr is held in a trust since December 2022.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3535 S OCEAN DR, 1206, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019-4203 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6282 / 359 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 263 CRYSTAL FALLS DR, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-5513 |
| Document Number | 0062820359 |
| Book / Page | 6282 / 359 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 13180 NW 7TH AVE, NORTH MIAMI, FL 33168-2802 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 263 CRYSTAL FALLS DR, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-5513 |
| Document Number | 0058580085 |
| Book / Page | 005858 / 000085 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $820.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | PO BOX 632 FAIRVIEW NC 287300632, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-0632 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 263 Crystal Falls Dr was $3,062.
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 | $3,062.00 | $433,400 Land $140,000 Building $293,400 | $433,400 Land $140,000 Building $293,400 |
| 2023 | $2,786.00 | $433,400 | $433,400 Land $155,000 Building $278,400 |
| 2021 | $433,400 Land $140,000 Building $293,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 263 Crystal Falls Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 263 Crystal Falls Dr is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · above 74% 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL | 25 / 5 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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