Buncombe County property record for 46 Sunset Dr, Swannanoa, NC 28778
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,310 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $217,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,349 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9689-27-8869-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9689-27-8869-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,310 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,313 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,310 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,003 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 401 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 602 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 968906278803000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 46 SUNSET DR |
| City | SWANNANOA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28778-2142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 07/31/2003 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 07/31/2003 DEED: 3324-0060 SUBDIV: BEE TREE FOREST BLOCK: A LOT: 5 SECTION: PLAT: 0061-0195 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEE TREE FOREST |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SWANNANOA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 3002 |
46 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2003.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 46 SUNSET DR, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-2142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000332460 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3324 / 060 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 46 Sunset Dr was $2,349.
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 | $2,349.00 | $337,300 | |
| 2023 | $2,151.00 | $337,300 | $337,300 Land $60,600 Building $276,700 |
| 2021 | $337,300 Land $60,600 Building $276,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 46 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 46 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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