Buncombe County property record for 33 Whipperwill Ln, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.88 acres (38,333 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,581 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 765928-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 765928-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,824 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,824 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 38,333 sqft (0.88 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 92 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 765928-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 33 WHIPPOORWILL LN |
| City | SWANNANOA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28778 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: RILEY SAMS AND VIRGIE SAMS LOT: 2 PLAT: 0078-0035 |
| Legal Subdivision | RILEY SAMS AND VIRGIE SAMS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2603 |
33 Whipperwill Ln, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 1972.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 WHIPPERWILL LN, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7742 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 1972 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 1972 |
| Deed Document Number | 19721 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1158 / 160 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 33 Whipperwill Ln was $1,581.
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 | $1,581.00 | $230,300 Land $21,900 Building $208,400 | $230,300 Land $21,900 Building $208,400 |
| 2023 | $1,470.00 | $230,300 | $230,300 Land $51,900 Building $178,400 |
| 2021 | $230,300 Land $21,900 Building $208,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 33 Whipperwill Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 (2004–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · other causes |
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 33 Whipperwill Ln is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 87% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Skyrunner, Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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