Buncombe County property record for 306 Watson Rd, Arden, NC 28704 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
| Square Footage | 2,632 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $196,000 (2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,195.00 (2025) |
Source: Buncombe County records · APN 9653-26-2667-00000
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 306 WATSON RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
| Dec 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 07, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 0051581781 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5158 / 1781 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 306 WATSON RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8548 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | COMMONWEALTH USA SETTLEMENTS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0055931527 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 5593/1527 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FULTON, MD 20759 |
| Type | Veterans Administration Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 306 WATSON RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8548 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0058480958 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 5848/0958 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2050 |
Source: Buncombe County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| 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 | $2,195.00 (+8.18%) | $340,600 (-) | |
| 2023 | $2,029.00 | $340,600 | $340,600 (-) Land $63,800 Building $276,800 |
| 2021 | $340,600 Land $63,800 Building $276,800 |
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 | 9653-26-2667-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,632 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,460 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 884 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Upper Floors | 288 sqft Upper Floors |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam Foundation |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 316 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Old Parcel Number | 965309261681000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 306 WATSON RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-8548 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 10/30/2013 DEED: 5158-1781 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Minor Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 2203 |
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