Buncombe County property record for 29 Rippling Stream Dr, Candler, NC 28715
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 5.53 acres (240,887 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,431 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8685-43-3284-00000 |
| Primary APN | 8685-43-3284-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,248 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 240,887 sqft (5.53 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 414 sqft |
| Patio Area | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 868503433240000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 29 RIPPLING STREAM DR |
| City | CANDLER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28715-9119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 04/09/2012 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 04/09/2012 DEED: 4971-1886 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3240 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER HOMINY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 2401 |
29 Rippling Stream Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 RIPPLING STREAM DR, CANDLER, NC 28715-9119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 0049711886 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4971 / 1886 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 29 Rippling Stream Dr was $1,431.
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 | $1,431.00 | $190,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,308.00 | $190,200 | $190,200 Land $55,800 Building $134,400 |
| 2021 | $190,200 Land $40,800 Building $149,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29 Rippling Stream Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 29 Rippling Stream Dr is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.2% 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 | 0.2% 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 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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