Buncombe County property record for 34 Laurel Dr, Mills River, NC 28759
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,239 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,790 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 732597-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 732597-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,239 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,647 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,997 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,522 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,242 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 289 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 560 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 732597-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 34 LAUREL DR |
| City | MILLS RIVER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28759-8713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: HIGH VISTA LOT: 18 BLOCK: 1 PLAT: 0042-0172 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGH VISTA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
34 Laurel Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 LAUREL DR, MILLS RIVER, NC 28759-8713 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4722 / 903 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0064770939 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 34 Laurel Dr was $3,790, up 4.7% from the year before.
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 | $3,790.00 (+4.7%) | $588,100 Land $50,300 Building $537,800 | $588,100 Land $50,300 Building $537,800 |
| 2024 | $3,620.00 (+5.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,429.00 | $575,500 | $575,500 Land $50,300 Building $525,200 |
| 2021 | $588,100 Land $50,300 Building $537,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 34 Laurel Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (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 Laurel Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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