Buncombe County property record for 502 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.96 acres (41,818 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,619 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 761351-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 761351-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,432 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 41,818 sqft (0.96 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 232 sqft |
| Patio Area | 91 sqft |
| Canopy | 91 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 761351-2020-202 |
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| Street Address | 502 LONG SHOALS RD |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-8458 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
502 Long Shoals Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 LONG SHOALS RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8458 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 1972 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5406 / 1342 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 6629001475 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 502 LONG SHOALS RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8458 |
| Document Number | 6629001475 |
| Book / Page | 6629 / 1475 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 506 LONG SHOALS RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8458 |
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 | $263,100 Land $60,100 Building $203,000 | $263,100 Land $60,100 Building $203,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,619.00 (+3.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,568.00 | $263,100 | $263,100 Land $60,100 Building $203,000 |
| 2021 | $263,100 Land $60,100 Building $203,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 Long Shoals Rd 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| 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 502 Long Shoals Rd 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 64% of the US · above 49% 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 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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