Buncombe County property record for 348 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 996 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.789 acres (34,412 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $998 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9700-62-5624-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9700-62-5624-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 996 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,494 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 996 sqft |
| Basement Area | 498 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 498 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 34,412 sqft (0.789 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 970004624526000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 348 NEWFOUND RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-9766 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 10/27/1977 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 10/27/1977 DEED: 1178-0379 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4526 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 2608 |
348 Newfound Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 1977.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 348 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9766 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 1977 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 1977 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001178379 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 348 Newfound Rd was $998.
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 | $998.00 | $143,300 | |
| 2023 | $907.00 | $143,300 | $143,300 Land $39,200 Building $104,100 |
| 2021 | $143,300 Land $24,200 Building $119,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 348 Newfound 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 348 Newfound Rd is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 87% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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