Buncombe County property record for 344 Hookers Gap Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,566 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.81 acres (35,284 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,223 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 716691-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 716691-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,566 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 522 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 35,284 sqft (0.81 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 716691-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 344 HOOKERS GAP RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-7519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 2608 |
344 Hookers Gap Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2013.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 344 HOOKERS GAP RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0051300147 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 344 Hookers Gap Rd was $1,223, up 4.4% 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 | $1,223.00 (+4.44%) | $178,100 Land $22,200 Building $155,900 | $178,100 Land $22,200 Building $155,900 |
| 2024 | $1,171.00 (+3.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,136.00 | $178,100 | $178,100 Land $37,200 Building $140,900 |
| 2021 | $178,100 Land $22,200 Building $155,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 344 Hookers Gap Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 9, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 344 Hookers Gap Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
No cell data coverage reported
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