Buncombe County property record for 343 Oak Branch Rd, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $366,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,109 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9654-60-4897-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9654-60-4897-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,736 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 9 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 343 OAK BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-1420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 2022-11-23 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 2022-11-23 DEED: 6278-730 SUBDIV: THE OAKS BLOCK: LOT: 19 SECTION: PLAT: 0219-0035 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE OAKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 343 OAK BRANCH RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-1420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0006278730 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6278 / 730 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 343 OAK BRANCH RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-1420 |
| Document Number | 0062780730 |
| Book / Page | 6278 / 730 |
| Map Reference | MB 219 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $732.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8001 ARROWRIDGE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273-5604 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 343 OAK BRANCH ROAD, ARDEN, NC 28704-1420 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0006278732 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6278/732 |
| Name | DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
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 | $2,109.00 (+8.15%) | $327,200 (-) | |
| 2023 | $1,950.00 | $327,200 | $327,200 (-) Land $53,800 Building $273,400 |
| 2021 | $327,200 Land $53,800 Building $273,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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