Buncombe County property record for 40 Baker Pl, Asheville, NC 28806
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,795 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3006857-2020-20 |
| Primary APN | 3006857-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 792 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,032 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Frame Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3006857-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 BAKER PL |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28806-2403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM6 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: CRAIGMONT LOT: 4 & PT 1 & 2 BLOCK: A PLAT: 0024-0084 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAIGMONT |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
40 Baker Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 BAKER PL, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-2403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMETRUST BANK |
| Oct 19, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ENTEGRA BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6470 / 35 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0035510224 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 40 BAKER PL, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-2403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0061091671 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6109/1671 |
| Name | HOMETRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28802 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 40 BAKER PL, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-2403 |
| Document Number | 0056020353 |
| Book / Page | 5602 / 0353 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 84 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $442.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 BROADVIEW DR, 3, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-1005 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 BAKER PL, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-2403 |
| Document Number | 56020356 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5602/0356 |
| Name | ENTEGRA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Baker Pl was $2,795, up 6.3% from the year before.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Asheville City |
| Unified School District | Asheville City Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,795.00 (+6.31%) | $254,500 Land $89,300 Building $165,200 | $254,500 Land $89,300 Building $165,200 |
| 2024 | $2,629.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,563.00 | $254,500 | $254,500 Land $89,300 Building $165,200 |
| 2021 | $254,500 Land $89,300 Building $165,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Baker Pl 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 40 Baker Pl is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 228 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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