Buncombe County property record for 289 Hookers Gap Rd, Candler, NC 28715
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 924 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $949 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8698-88-0329-00000 |
| Primary APN | 8698-88-0329-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 704 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 869802789353000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 289 HOOKERS GAP RD |
| City | CANDLER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28715-8415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 07/24/2009 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 07/24/2009 DEED: 009E-1219 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9353 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER HOMINY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2504 |
289 Hookers Gap Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2009.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 267 HOOKERS GAP RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8415 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 00009E1219 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 289 Hookers Gap Rd was $949.
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 | $949.00 | $137,900 | |
| 2023 | $430.00 | $69,700 | $69,700 Land $26,500 Building $43,200 |
| 2021 | $137,900 Land $26,500 Building $111,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 289 Hookers Gap 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 289 Hookers Gap Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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