Buncombe County property record for 488 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.319 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,268 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 9689-35-9111-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9689-35-9111-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,122 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,244 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,122 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.319 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Deck Area | 289 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 968910358034000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 BEE TREE RD |
| City | SWANNANOA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28778-2239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE:01/05/2024 DEED |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE:01/05/2024 DEED:6376-1140 SUBDIV:ROBERT L & LEONA P FREIMARK LOT:1 PLAT:0074-0128 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERT L AND LEONA P FREIMARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SWANNANOA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 3002 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 BEE TREE RD, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-2239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 0063761140 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4126 / 729 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004126729 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,268.00 (-1.63%) | $182,100 (-9.9%) | |
| 2023 | $1,289.00 | $202,100 | $202,100 (+10.98%) Land $38,000 Building $164,100 |
| 2021 | $182,100 Land $8,000 Building $174,100 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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