Buncombe County property record for 446 Mills Gap Rd, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,346 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 4.09 acres (178,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,008 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 672112-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 672112-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,346 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,492 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,346 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Frame Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 178,160 sqft (4.09 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Porch | Breezeway |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 165 sqft |
| Breezeway | Breezeway |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 672112-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 446 MILLS GAP RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-9323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: PORTER BLOCK: LOT: 1 & 3 SECTION: PLAT: 0104-0003 |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTER |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
446 Mills Gap Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2004.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 448 MILLS GAP RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-9323 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3661 / 514 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 446 Mills Gap Rd was $2,008, up 8.3% 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 | $2,008.00 (+8.31%) | $301,200 Land $113,000 Building $188,200 | $301,200 Land $113,000 Building $188,200 |
| 2024 | $1,854.00 (+3.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,795.00 | $301,200 | $301,200 Land $113,000 Building $188,200 |
| 2021 | $301,200 Land $113,000 Building $188,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 446 Mills Gap Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
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 446 Mills Gap Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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