Buncombe County property record for 4 Gillespie Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $49,500 (Jul 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $2,000 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8792-05-2150-00000 |
| Primary APN | 8792-05-2150-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,808 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 432 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Area | 924 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 348 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 879201051093000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4 GILLESPIE DR |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-9649 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 07/16/1986 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 07/16/1986 DEED: 1437-0579 SUBDIV: GILLESPIE HEIGHTS BLOCK: LOT: 3 SECTION: 1 PLAT: 0036-0147 |
| Legal Subdivision | GILLESPIE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SANDY MUSH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 2603 |
4 Gillespie Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1986.
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 | 4 GILLESPIE DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9649 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001437579 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Gillespie Dr was $2,000.
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 | $2,000.00 | $291,300 | |
| 2023 | $1,859.00 | $291,300 | $291,300 Land $41,000 Building $250,300 |
| 2021 | $291,300 Land $41,000 Building $250,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Gillespie Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 4 Gillespie Dr is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · above 85% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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