Buncombe County property record for 28 Groton Way, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,945 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $262,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,991 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Dec 2020 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3006855-2020-20 |
| Primary APN | 3006855-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,945 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,386 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,735 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 3006855-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28 GROTON WAY |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-6601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: WAIGHTSTILL MOUNTAIN BLOCK: LOT: 244 SECTION: PLAT: 0109-0149 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIGHTSTILL MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 244 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
28 Groton Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2025.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Dec 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JAMES L OLIVER |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| May 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5189 / 1879 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0065590038 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 28 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0065590038 |
| Book / Page | 6559 / 38 |
| Map Reference | MB 109 PG 149 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 28 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 28 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0059871208 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 5987/1208 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 28 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0059871180 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 GROTON WAY ARDEN NC 287046601, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0059871180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 005987/001180 |
| Name | JAMES L OLIVER |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 28 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0058741127 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 28 GROTON WAY ARDEN NC 287046601, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0058741127 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 005874/001127 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 28 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0056630745 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 28 GROTON WAY ARDEN NC 287046601, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0056630745 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 005663/000745 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 13, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Groton Way was $1,991, up 4.7% 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 | $1,991.00 (+4.68%) | $309,000 Land $58,000 Building $251,000 | $309,000 Land $58,000 Building $251,000 |
| 2024 | $1,902.00 (+3.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,841.00 | $309,000 | $309,000 Land $58,000 Building $251,000 |
| 2021 | $309,000 Land $58,000 Building $251,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Groton Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 28 Groton Way is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 103 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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