Buncombe County property record for 3 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,324 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,384 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3004912-2020-20 |
| Primary APN | 3004912-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,324 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,324 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 3004912-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 NEWFOUND RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 2608 |
3 Newfound Rd, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2014.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 399 BROWNTOWN RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5115 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0052100450 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3 Newfound Rd was $2,384, up 6.8% 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 | $2,384.00 (+6.76%) | $342,300 Land $52,300 Building $290,000 | $342,300 Land $52,300 Building $290,000 |
| 2024 | $2,233.00 (+3.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,166.00 | $342,300 | $342,300 Land $52,300 Building $290,000 |
| 2021 | $342,300 Land $52,300 Building $290,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Newfound Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 3 Newfound Rd is moderate, ranking above 54% 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 54% of the US · above 76% 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: 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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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