48 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 28748 Property Records

Buncombe County property record for 48 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,928 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size	1.91 acres (83,200 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$675,000 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill	$2,278 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Sale Apr 2021 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`656744-2020-202`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`656744-2020-202`
Alternative APNs	`8792-65-7471-00000` `879202656481000` `008245657`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,928 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,052 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,284 sqft
Basement Area	820 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1990
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	83,200 sqft (1.91 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	304 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	84 sqft
Deck Area	248 sqft
Patio Area	660 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	656744-2020-202
Street Address	48 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 LOT: 23 PLAT: 0056-0132
Legal Subdivision	TURKEY CREEK FARMS
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	23
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Township / Civil Division	LEICESTER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	2604

Owner

Source: Buncombe County records, as of August 14, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	425 GREENWOOD LN, BARRINGTON, IL 60010-1406
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 4, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Apr 22, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 21, 2023	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 22, 2019	Correction Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 27, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 8, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	6618 / 395
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 21, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0063041080
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2026
Property Address	48 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567
Document Number	6618000395
Book / Page	6618 / 395
Instrument Date	Jul 31, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 14, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$136,350.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	425 GREENWOOD LN, BARRINGTON, IL 60010-1406

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Apr 22, 2021
Property Address	48 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567
Document Number	0060540236
Book / Page	6054 / 236
Map Reference	MB 56 PG 132
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	48 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust
Address	2145 NE 6455, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308

March 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Mar 21, 2023
Property Address	48 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567
Document Number	0063041080
Book / Page	6304 / 1080
Map Reference	M B56 PG 132
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	48 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	2145 NE 64TH ST, FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308-1338

October 2019: Correction Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Oct 22, 2019
Property Address	48 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567
Document Number	0058241101
Book / Page	005824 / 001101
Instrument Date	Jun 26, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$720.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	48 MERRELL RD LEICESTER NC 287487567, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Jun 27, 2019
Property Address	48 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567
Document Number	0057840080
Book / Page	5784 / 0080
Map Reference	MB 56 PG 132
Instrument Date	Jun 26, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$720.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6630 CONWAY LAKES DR, 6630, BELLE ISLE, FL 32812-3503

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	48 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567

Mortgage

Document Number	0057840083
Date	Jun 27, 2019
Instrument	5784/0083

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Buncombe County
Unified School District	Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$357,000 (-) Land $46,400 Building $310,600	$357,000 (-) Land $46,400 Building $310,600
2023	$2,278.00	$357,000	$357,000 (-) Land $46,400 Building $310,600
2021			$357,000 Land $46,400 Building $310,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 63% of the US · above 86% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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