Buncombe County property record for 28 Highcrest Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 1.55 acres (67,518 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,985 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 714839-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 714839-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,936 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,496 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 67,518 sqft (1.55 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 714839-2020-202 |
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| Street Address | 28 HIGHCREST DR |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-7493 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: HIGHLAND HILLS LOT: PORTION 2 SECTION: A PLAT: 0046-0092 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND HILLS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 2604 |
28 Highcrest Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of May 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 MAY HILL PL, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7556 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMETRUST BANK |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage HOMETRUST BANK |
| Jan 4, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6547 / 1437 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 6589001284 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 28 HIGHCREST DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7493 |
| Document Number | 6589001284 |
| Book / Page | 6589 / 1284 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 MAY HILL PL, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7556 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 28 HIGHCREST DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7493 |
| Document Number | 0065471437 |
| Book / Page | 6547 / 1437 |
| Map Reference | MB 5734 PG 86-88 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $930.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 87 BRIDAL PATH TRL, MARS HILL, NC 28754 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 HIGHCREST DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7493 |
| Document Number | 0065471440 |
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| Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 6547/1440 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 28 HIGHCREST DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7493 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0059991423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 5999/1423 |
| Name | HOMETRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28802 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 28 HIGHCREST DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7493 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0058170618 |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Book Page | 5817/0618 |
| Name | HOMETRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28802 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.5% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 28 HIGHCREST DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7493 |
| Document Number | 0057340086 |
| Book / Page | 005734 / 000086 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $71.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 67 STARMOUNT DR ASHEVILLE NC 288063725, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-3725 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Highcrest Dr was $1,985, up 4.4% 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 | $1,985.00 (+4.42%) | $289,000 Land $35,200 Building $253,800 | $289,000 Land $35,200 Building $253,800 |
| 2024 | $1,901.00 (+3.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,844.00 | $289,000 | $289,000 Land $35,200 Building $253,800 |
| 2021 | $289,000 Land $35,200 Building $253,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Highcrest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Highcrest Dr is moderate, ranking above 69% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 91% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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