Buncombe County property record for 5 Groton Way, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,746 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,359 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 767864-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 767864-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,746 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,910 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,473 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 767864-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 GROTON WAY |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-6601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: WAIGHTSTILL MOUNTAIN LOT: 215 PLAT: 0092-0151 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIGHTSTILL MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 215 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
5 Groton Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
| Mar 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
| May 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5391 / 1760 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 6619000946 |
| Book / Page | 6619 / 946 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | 2020 TITLE LLC, 2020 TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 6619000946, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Book Page | 6619/946 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.82% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 5 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0060421765 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6042/1765 |
| Name | VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HENDERSON, NV 89052 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 5 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0058710065 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 5871/65 |
| Name | VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HENDERSON, NV 89052 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 5 GROTON WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0057760792 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 GROTON WAY ARDEN NC 287046601, ARDEN, NC 28704-6601 |
| Document Number | 0057760792 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 005776/000792 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 2, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Groton Way was $2,359.
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 | $2,359.00 | $411,000 Land $53,700 Building $357,300 | $411,000 Land $53,700 Building $357,300 |
| 2023 | $2,181.00 | $411,000 | $411,000 Land $53,700 Building $357,300 |
| 2021 | $411,000 Land $53,700 Building $357,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Groton Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 Groton Way is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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