Washington County property record for 303 Buncombe St, Roper, NC 27970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,769 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.651 acres (28,358 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jan 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $687 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7708.15-73-1312 |
| Primary APN | 7708.15-73-1312 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,769 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,769 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 28,358 sqft (0.651 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Electric |
| Account Number | 1599 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 303 BUNCOMBE ST |
| City | ROPER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27970-9359 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES E WALKER SR |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEES MILL |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6015 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
303 Buncombe St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2009.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 303 BUNCOMBE ST, ROPER, NC 27970-9359 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009458_00491 |
| Deed Book / Page | 458 / 491 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 303 Buncombe St was $687.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Roper Town |
| Unified School District | Washington County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $687.00 | $82,500 Land $14,800 Building $67,700 | |
| 2025 | $82,500 Land $14,800 Building $67,700 | ||
| 2023 | $82,500 Land $14,800 Building $67,700 | $82,500 (-) Land $14,800 Building $67,700 | |
| 2022 | $701.00 | $82,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 303 Buncombe St 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 October 28, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (2003–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2022 · other causes |
| 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 303 Buncombe St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ROPER WATER SYSTEM serves 546 people · EPA ID NC0494015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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