Buncombe County property record for 5 Watson Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,609 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1.27 acres (55,321 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $306,500 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,659 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 740206-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 740206-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,609 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,201 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,609 sqft |
| Basement Area | 440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 55,321 sqft (1.27 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 740206-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 WATSON RD |
| City | SWANNANOA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28778-3322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | CS |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY OF GREY EAGLE INC |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLACK MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 3107 |
5 Watson Rd, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2001.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 132, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-0132 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2480 / 276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Watson Rd was $1,659, up 5.9% 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 | $1,659.00 (+5.94%) | $238,200 Land $63,200 Building $175,000 | $238,200 Land $63,200 Building $175,000 |
| 2024 | $1,566.00 (+3.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,519.00 | $238,200 | $238,200 Land $63,200 Building $175,000 |
| 2021 | $238,200 Land $63,200 Building $175,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 Watson Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 80 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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