Buncombe County property record for 5 James Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 3,324 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 2.75 acres (119,790 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,261 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Transfer May 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 685383-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 685383-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,324 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,376 sqft |
| Basement Area | 948 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 948 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 119,790 sqft (2.75 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 456 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Canopy | 1,056 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 685383-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 JAMES DR |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-5126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | PLAT: 0157-0054 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELIZABETH JAMES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2609 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 JAMES DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5126 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 22, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6457 / 1471 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5 JAMES DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5126 |
| Document Number | 0065181851 |
| Book / Page | 6518 / 1851 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 JAMES DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5126 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 JAMES DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5126 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5 JAMES DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5126 |
| Document Number | 0064940761 |
| Book / Page | 6494 / 761 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 JAMES DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5126 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 11 JAMES DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748-5126 |
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 | $3,261.00 (+341.27%) | $468,200 (+2.43%) Land $46,600 Building $421,600 | $468,200 (+2.43%) Land $46,600 Building $421,600 |
| 2024 | $739.00 (-74.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,893.00 | $457,100 | $457,100 (-2.37%) Land $77,600 Building $379,500 |
| 2021 | $468,200 Land $46,600 Building $421,600 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 66% of the US · above 88% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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