Buncombe County property record for 51 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 28748 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
| Square Footage | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 107,593 sqft (2.47 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $184,500 (2001) |
| Tax Bill | $348.00 (2024) |
Source: Buncombe County records · APN 693529-2020-202
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 03, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 02, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 02, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2526 / 262 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 08, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0062341887 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 51 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567 |
| Document Number | 0062341887 |
| Book / Page | 6234 / 1887 |
| Map Reference | MB 56 PG 132 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 08, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 51 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 03, 2021 |
| Property Address | 51 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567 |
| Document Number | 0060290052 |
| Book / Page | 6029 / 52 |
| Map Reference | MB 56 PG 132 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 LAFAYETTE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-9210 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567 |
| Document Number | 0000602956 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6029/56 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
Source: Buncombe County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,919.00 (+451.44%) | $279,500 (-) Land $30,300 Building $249,200 | $279,500 (-) Land $30,300 Building $249,200 |
| 2024 | $348.00 (-80.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,784.00 | $279,500 | $279,500 (-) Land $45,300 Building $234,200 |
| 2021 | $279,500 Land $30,300 Building $249,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Buncombe County (37021C), updated April 9, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · above 86% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 459 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 693529-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,024 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,512 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,512 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 378 sqft Finished |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,134 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Modular Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 107,593 sqft (2.47 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Basement Garage |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft Deck |
| Patio Area | 464 sqft Patio |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Account Number | 693529-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 MERRELL RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-7567 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: TURKEY CREEK FARMS BLOCK: LOT: 33 SECTION: PLAT: 0056-0132 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURKEY CREEK FARMS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Minor Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 2604 |
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