Buncombe County property record for 498 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 9.18 acres (399,881 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,085 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 759513-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 759513-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 399,881 sqft (9.18 acres) |
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| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 759513-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 498 NEWFOUND RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-9767 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: CARTER L_WANDA K GORMAN BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0155-0149 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARTER L_WANDA K GORMAN |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 2608 |
498 Newfound Rd, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2014.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 GORMAN RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9732 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0052500736 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 498 Newfound Rd was $1,085, up 4.3% from the year before.
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 | $1,085.00 (+4.33%) | $158,100 Land $143,100 Building $15,000 | $158,100 Land $143,100 Building $15,000 |
| 2024 | $1,040.00 (+3.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,009.00 | $158,100 | $158,100 Land $158,100 |
| 2021 | $158,100 Land $143,100 Building $15,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 498 Newfound Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 9, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 498 Newfound Rd is moderate, ranking above 69% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 92% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: Skyrunner.
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