27 Ashcroft Rd, Arden, NC 28704 Property Records

Buncombe County property record for 27 Ashcroft Rd, Arden, NC 28704

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 996 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size	0.239 acres (10,454 sqft)
Owner	Owner Name on File
Last Sale	$130,000 (Apr 2003)
Tax Bill	$1,300 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Mortgage Jul 2018 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`9654-71-7718-00000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`9654-71-7718-00000`
Alternative APN	`965420716742000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	996 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,204 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,434 sqft
Basement Area	906 sqft
Finished Basement	438 sqft
Unfinished Basement	468 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1984
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	10,454 sqft (0.239 acres)
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Finished/Screened Porch
Porch Area	200 sqft
Deck Area	42 sqft
Patio Area	6 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	965420716742000
Street Address	27 ASHCROFT RD
City	ARDEN
State	NC
Zip	28704-3211
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	DEED DATE: 04/25/2003 DEE
Legal Description	DEED DATE: 04/25/2003 DEED: 3183-0602 SUBDIV: MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS BLOCK: 7 LOT: 13 SECTION: 1 PLAT: 0034-0138
Legal Subdivision	MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Township / Civil Division	LIMESTONE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	2205

Owner

The current owner of 27 Ashcroft Rd bought it in April 2003.

Source: Buncombe County records, as of January 5, 2026

Owner of Record	Owner Name on File
Mailing Address	27 ASHCROFT RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-3211
Occupancy	Owner Occupied

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 9, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Jul 16, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 25, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 25, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0003183602
Deed Book / Page	3183 / 602
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Property Address	27 ASHCROFT RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-3211
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TTL GUARANTY NON CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	27 ASHCROFT RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-3211

Mortgage

Document Number	0060910524
Date	Jul 9, 2021
Book Page	6091/524

Lender

Name	FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank
Address	RALEIGH, NC 27611

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Property Address	27 ASHCROFT RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-3211
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE GUARANTY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0056830633
Date	Jul 16, 2018
Book Page	5683/0633

Lender

Name	FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank
Address	RALEIGH, NC 27611

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 27 Ashcroft Rd was $1,300.

Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Buncombe County
Unified School District	Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,300.00	$201,700
2023	$1,202.00	$201,700	$201,700 Land $38,100 Building $163,600
2021			$201,700 Land $38,100 Building $163,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 27 Ashcroft Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.

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	4 (1980–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 4
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene

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

Wildfire risk around 27 Ashcroft Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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