Buncombe County property record for 46 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,079 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 1.83 acres (79,715 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,184 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 706588-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 706588-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,079 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,237 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,603 sqft |
| Basement Area | 238 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 79,715 sqft (1.83 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 349 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 714 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 706588-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 46 MERRELL RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-7567 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: TURKEY CREEK FARMS BLOCK: LOT: 22 SECTION: PLAT: 0056-0020 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURKEY CREEK FARMS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 2604 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 46 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4878 / 862 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0063701283 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 46 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567 |
| Document Number | 0063701283 |
| Book / Page | 6370 / 1283 |
| Map Reference | MB 56 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 46 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 46 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567 |
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 | $2,184.00 (+4.4%) | $318,000 (-) Land $25,300 Building $292,700 | $318,000 (-) Land $25,300 Building $292,700 |
| 2024 | $2,092.00 (+3.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,029.00 | $318,000 | $318,000 (-) Land $40,300 Building $277,700 |
| 2021 | $318,000 Land $25,300 Building $292,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 87% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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