Buncombe County property record for 51 Blake Dr, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,709 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.519 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $184,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,593 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9654-16-8769-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9654-16-8769-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,709 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,136 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,709 sqft |
| Basement Area | 427 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 427 sqft |
| Utility Area | 352 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.519 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 533 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 187 sqft |
| Canopy | 187 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 965409168703000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 BLAKE DR |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-2653 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE:08/25/2016 DEED |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE:08/25/2016 DEED:5460-1567 SUBDIV:ROYAL PINES LOT:1 2 & PT 3 BLOCK:3 PLAT:0007-0061 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROYAL PINES |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 2204 |
51 Blake Dr is held in a trust since August 2016.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1307, SKYLAND, NC 28776-1307 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0054601567 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5460 / 1567 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Blake Dr was $2,593.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Asheville City |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,593.00 | $262,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,364.00 | $262,400 | $262,400 Land $54,100 Building $208,300 |
| 2021 | $262,400 Land $54,100 Building $208,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Blake Dr 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 | 2 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 51 Blake Dr 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 67 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 | 100 / 20 |
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