Buncombe County property record for 4 Somerset Rd, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,397 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3006170-2020-20 |
| Primary APN | 3006170-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,480 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 520 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 3006170-2020-20 |
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| Street Address | 4 SOMERSET RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-9512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: G L JR & REBECCA LESLIE PROP LOT: 7 PLAT: 0038-0014 |
| Legal Subdivision | G L JR & REBECCA LESLIE PROP |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 2203 |
4 Somerset Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2017.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30 SOMERSET RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-9512 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5226 / 667 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0056101617 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4 SOMERSET RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-9512 |
| Document Number | 0056101617 |
| Book / Page | 005610 / 001617 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 32 SOMERSET RD ARDEN NC 28704, ARDEN, NC 28704 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Somerset Rd was $1,397, up 4.8% 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 | $1,397.00 (+4.8%) | $215,000 Land $46,500 Building $168,500 | $215,000 Land $46,500 Building $168,500 |
| 2024 | $1,333.00 (+4.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,281.00 | $215,000 | $215,000 Land $46,500 Building $168,500 |
| 2021 | $215,000 Land $46,500 Building $168,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Somerset Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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 Somerset Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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