Buncombe County property record for 343 Watson Rd, Arden, NC 28704 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
| Square Footage | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 13,939 sqft (0.319 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,622.00 (2025) |
Source: Buncombe County records · APN 9653-16-8449-00000
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 343 WATSON RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN SECURITY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 05, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 05, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 05, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 0005906613 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5906 / 613 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 343 WATSON RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 143 LONG TAIL LN, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739-0122 |
| Document Number | 0063760440 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 04, 2024 |
| Book Page | 6376/440 |
| Name | AMERICAN SECURITY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28207 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 05, 2020 |
| Property Address | 343 WATSON RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8512 |
| Document Number | 0059060613 |
| Book / Page | 5906 / 613 |
| Map Reference | MB 83 PG 183 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $520.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 291 E HIAWASSEE RD, 291, FLETCHER, NC 28732-0079 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 343 WATSON RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8512 |
| Document Number | 5906616 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 05, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5906/616 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2050 |
Source: Buncombe County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,622.00 (+8.13%) | $251,700 (-) | |
| 2023 | $1,500.00 | $251,700 | $251,700 (-) Land $60,700 Building $191,000 |
| 2021 | $251,700 Land $60,700 Building $191,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Buncombe County (37021C), updated April 9, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 9653-16-8449-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,040 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 500 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam Foundation |
| Roof Construction | Gambrel Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.319 acres) |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft Deck |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft Patio |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Old Parcel Number | 965309167463000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 343 WATSON RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-8512 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE:06/05/2020 DEED:5906-0613 SUBDIV:VERNON D & LINDA B DUCKETT LOT:C PLAT:0083-0183 |
| Legal Subdivision | VERNON D AND LINDA B DUCKETT |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Minor Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 2203 |
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