Buncombe County property record for 50 Brown Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 914 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,479 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9730-45-7420-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9730-45-7420-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 914 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,828 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 914 sqft |
| Basement Area | 914 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 914 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 973010456354000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 50 BROWN AVE |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 07/21/1953 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 07/21/1953 DEED: 0734-0414 SUBDIV: OAKWOOD PARK BLOCK: LOT: 78-81 SECTION: A PLAT: 0024-0032 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKWOOD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 78-81 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
50 Brown Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 1953.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 103 SKYLAND CIR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2064 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 1953 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 1953 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000734414 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 50 Brown Ave was $1,479.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Woodfin Town |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,479.00 | $147,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,372.00 | $147,000 | $147,000 Land $72,500 Building $74,500 |
| 2021 | $147,000 Land $72,500 Building $74,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 50 Brown Ave 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 50 Brown Ave 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 | 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 | WOODFIN SANITARY WATER AND SEWER serves 10,122 people · EPA ID NC0111015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 121 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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