Buncombe County property record for 304 Watson Rd, Arden, NC 28704 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Conventional |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
| Square Footage | 2,320 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $1,862.00 (2024) |
Source: Buncombe County records · APN 755733-2020-202
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 WATSON RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 07, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 07, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20121 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4988 / 1727 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 07, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0046781769 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 304 WATSON RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8548 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0059931341 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 5993/1341 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2036 |
Source: Buncombe County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,949.00 (+4.67%) | $302,500 (-) Land $58,700 Building $243,800 | $302,500 (-) Land $58,700 Building $243,800 |
| 2024 | $1,862.00 (+3.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,802.00 | $302,500 | $302,500 (-) Land $58,700 Building $243,800 |
| 2021 | $302,500 Land $58,700 Building $243,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Buncombe County (37021C), updated April 9, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 755733-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,160 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft Deck |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 80 sqft Patio |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Account Number | 755733-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 304 WATSON RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-8548 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: C H & BETTY J R PAYNE BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: 3 PLAT: 0075-0078 |
| Legal Subdivision | C H & BETTY J R PAYNE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Minor Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 2203 |
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