Buncombe County property record for 46 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,613 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,501 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 726277-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 726277-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,613 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 157 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 726277-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 46 E CHESTNUT ST |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28801-1842 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS8 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: C E GRAHAM PROPERTY LOT: PT 5 PLAT: 0008-0014 |
| Legal Subdivision | C E GRAHAM PROPERTY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 46 E CHESTNUT ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5407 / 1641 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2344000537 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,501.00 (+6.34%) | $500,800 (-) Land $125,200 Building $375,600 | $500,800 (-) Land $125,200 Building $375,600 |
| 2024 | $5,173.00 (+2.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,044.00 | $500,800 | $500,800 (-) Land $125,200 Building $375,600 |
| 2021 | $500,800 Land $125,200 Building $375,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% 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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Riverwave Broadband.
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