Buncombe County property record for 31 Sumter St, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Manufactured or Modular Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,055 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9654-51-6377-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9654-51-6377-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Deck Area | 812 sqft |
| Patio Area | 836 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 965419515391000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 SUMTER ST |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-9595 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Manufactured or Modular Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 11/06/2003 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 11/06/2003 DEED: 3455-0289 SUBDIV: MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS BLOCK: LOT: LOT 21 & PT 22 SECTION: PLAT: 0154-125B |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21-22 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
The current owner of 31 Sumter St bought it in November 2003.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 11, ARDEN, NC 28704-0011 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0003455289 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3455 / 289 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Sumter St was $1,055.
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 | $1,055.00 | $163,800 | |
| 2023 | $976.00 | $163,800 | $163,800 Land $40,300 Building $123,500 |
| 2021 | $163,800 Land $40,300 Building $123,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Sumter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| 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 31 Sumter St is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% 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 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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