Buncombe County property record for 45 Cathey Rd, Candler, NC 28715
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 936 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,371 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8697-59-3603-00000 |
| Primary APN | 8697-59-3603-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,980 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 350 sqft |
| Patio Area | 350 sqft |
| Canopy | 350 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 869707592558000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 45 CATHEY RD |
| City | CANDLER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28715-9541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 08/08/2003 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 08/08/2003 DEED: 3335-0643 SUBDIV: CLYDE R. MERRELL ESTATE BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0097-0060 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLYDE R MERRELL ESTATE |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER HOMINY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2504 |
45 Cathey Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of January 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 429 NELLIE JOHN DR, CLYDE, NC 28721-7008 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0003335643 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 45 Cathey Rd was $1,371.
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 | $1,371.00 | $201,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,243.00 | $201,200 | $201,200 Land $47,400 Building $153,800 |
| 2021 | $201,200 Land $32,400 Building $168,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 45 Cathey Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 45 Cathey Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 100 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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