Buncombe County property record for 40 Smith Valley Rd, Alexander, NC 28701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.94 acres (40,946 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $879 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 664680-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 664680-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 40,946 sqft (0.94 acres) |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 664680-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 SMITH VALLEY RD |
| City | ALEXANDER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28701-5600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | PLAT: 0237-0187 |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
40 Smith Valley Rd is owned by a company that bought it in May 2023.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 SMITH VALLEY RD, ALEXANDER, NC 28701-5600 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 6242001930 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Smith Valley Rd was $879.
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 | $879.00 | $126,300 Land $20,800 Building $105,500 | $126,300 Land $20,800 Building $105,500 |
| 2023 | $1,224.00 | $193,400 | $193,400 Land $78,900 Building $114,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Smith Valley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 9, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 40 Smith Valley Rd is high, ranking above 75% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 75% of the US · above 95% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 42 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 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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