Buncombe County property record for 45 Sunset Dr, Swannanoa, NC 28778
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,874 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $595,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,589 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3005625-2020-20 |
| Primary APN | 3005625-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,874 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,519 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,612 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 3005625-2020-20 |
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| Street Address | 45 SUNSET DR |
| City | SWANNANOA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28778-2141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BEE TREE FOREST BLOCK: LOT: 3 SECTION: PLAT: 0051-0136 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEE TREE FOREST |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SWANNANOA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 3002 |
45 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 SUNSET DR, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-2141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6618 / 222 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 8, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0045630482 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 45 SUNSET DR, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-2141 |
| Document Number | 6618000222 |
| Book / Page | 6618 / 222 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $120,190.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 45 SUNSET DR, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-2141 |
| Document Number | 6618000225, |
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| Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Book Page | 6618/225 |
| Name | UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.47% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 45 Sunset Dr was $2,589, up 5.9% 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 | $2,589.00 (+5.93%) | $371,700 Land $59,900 Building $311,800 | $371,700 Land $59,900 Building $311,800 |
| 2024 | $2,444.00 (+3.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,371.00 | $371,700 | $371,700 Land $59,900 Building $311,800 |
| 2021 | $371,700 Land $59,900 Building $311,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 45 Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 35 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 34 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 35 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 35 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Sunset Dr is moderate, ranking above 43% 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 43% of the US · above 64% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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: 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 96 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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