Buncombe County property record for 34 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,287 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $134,400 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,512 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 721337-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 721337-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,287 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,871 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 549 sqft |
| Basement Area | 529 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 310 sqft |
| Deck Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 30 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 721337-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 34 E CHESTNUT ST |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28801-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RS8 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: C E GRAHAM PROPERTY BLOCK: LOT: 3 SECTION: PLAT: 0008-0014 |
| Legal Subdivision | C E GRAHAM PROPERTY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
34 E Chestnut St, a residential property, is held in a trust since September 2002.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 FINALEE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2517 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2907 / 333 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2907000333 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 34 E Chestnut St was $5,512, up 6.3% from the year before.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Asheville City |
| Unified School District | Asheville City Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,512.00 (+6.33%) | $500,800 Land $140,000 Building $360,800 | $500,800 Land $140,000 Building $360,800 |
| 2024 | $5,184.00 (+2.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,044.00 | $500,800 | $500,800 Land $140,000 Building $360,800 |
| 2021 | $500,800 Land $140,000 Building $360,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 34 E Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2024) |
| 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 34 E Chestnut St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Riverwave Broadband.
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