Buncombe County property record for 285 Wiggins Rd, Candler, NC 28715
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,357 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.819 acres (35,719 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,551 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8687-14-7155-00000 |
| Primary APN | 8687-14-7155-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,357 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,714 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,035 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,357 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 678 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 679 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 35,719 sqft (0.819 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Canopy | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 868714609900000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 WIGGINS RD |
| City | CANDLER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28715-8803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 03/14/1977 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 03/14/1977 DEED: 1161-0376 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6099 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER HOMINY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2504 |
285 Wiggins Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 1977.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 265 WIGGINS RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8803 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 1977 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 1977 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001161376 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 285 WIGGINS RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0061151849 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6115/1849 |
| Name | CHAMPION CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CANTON, NC 28716 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 2, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Wiggins Rd was $1,551.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $1,551.00 | $227,600 | |
| 2023 | $1,406.00 | $227,600 | $227,600 Land $36,500 Building $191,100 |
| 2021 | $227,600 Land $21,500 Building $206,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Wiggins Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
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 285 Wiggins Rd 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 | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 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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