Buncombe County property record for 271 Ball Gap Rd, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,092 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 6.86 acres (299,257 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $424,500 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,662 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9634-27-8507-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9634-27-8507-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,092 sqft |
| Utility Area | 112 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 299,257 sqft (6.86 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 448 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 456 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 963406277639000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 271 BALL GAP RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-8749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 04/09/1979 DEED: 1214-0267 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | W A RHODES PROP |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 2304 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of January 19, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 271 BALL GAP RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0062801929 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6280 / 1929 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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.
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 29 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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