Buncombe County property record for 5 Birch Crest Dr, Alexander, NC 28701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (33,106 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,700 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,050 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 660116-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 660116-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,890 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,106 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 660116-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 BIRCH CREST DR |
| City | ALEXANDER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28701-9106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: JESSICA L MILLS & SYLVAN TAYLOR JR LOT: 1 PLAT: 0081-0010 |
| Legal Subdivision | JESSICA L MILLS & SYLVAN TAYLOR JR |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FRENCH BROAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 2604 |
5 Birch Crest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BIRCH CREST DR, ALEXANDER, NC 28701-9106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5478 / 438 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0054780438 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5 BIRCH CREST DR, ALEXANDER, NC 28701-9106 |
| Document Number | 0055280815 |
| Book / Page | 5528 / 0815 |
| Map Reference | MB 81 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 MARIETTA ST NW, 40, ATLANTA, GA 30303-2812 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 BIRCH CREST DR, ALEXANDER, NC 28701-9106 |
| Document Number | 55280817 |
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| Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5528/0817 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Birch Crest Dr was $2,050, up 4.6% 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 | $2,050.00 (+4.59%) | $265,100 Land $34,200 Building $230,900 | $265,100 Land $34,200 Building $230,900 |
| 2024 | $1,960.00 (+2.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,908.00 | $265,100 | $265,100 Land $34,200 Building $230,900 |
| 2021 | $265,100 Land $34,200 Building $230,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Birch Crest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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 5 Birch Crest Dr is high, ranking above 74% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 74% of the US · above 95% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 28 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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