Buncombe County property record for 396 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 55 acres (2,397,107 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,073 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 709344-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 709344-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,004 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,397,107 sqft (55 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 709344-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 396 NEWFOUND RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-9772 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | UBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 2608 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 396 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9772 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0045091226 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 396 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9772 |
| Document Number | 0064250024 |
| Book / Page | 6425 / 24 |
| Map Reference | MB 4509 PG 1226&1227 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 396 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9772 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 396 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9772 |
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 | $3,073.00 (+6.74%) | $726,000 (+64.55%) Land $455,700 Building $270,300 | $726,000 (+64.55%) Land $455,700 Building $270,300 |
| 2024 | $2,879.00 (+3.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,792.00 | $441,200 | $441,200 (-) Land $185,900 Building $255,300 |
| 2021 | $441,200 Land $170,900 Building $270,300 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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