Buncombe County property record for 52 Driftstone Cir, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,956 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,650 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 755455-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 755455-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,956 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,814 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,731 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,621 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,225 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 396 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 302 sqft |
| Deck Area | 88 sqft |
| Patio Area | 532 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 755455-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 DRIFTSTONE CIR |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-9140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: RIVERCREST BLOCK: LOT: 18 SECTION: PLAT: 0092-0154 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERCREST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 DRIFTSTONE CIR, ARDEN, NC 28704-9140 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4863 / 802 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 52 DRIFTSTONE CIR, ARDEN, NC 28704-9140 |
| Document Number | 0055161711 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 52 DRIFTSTONE CIR ARDEN NC 287049140, ARDEN, NC 28704-9140 |
| Document Number | 0055161711 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 005516/001711 |
| Name | FIRSTBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FRANKLIN, TN 37067 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2032 |
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 | $2,650.00 (+8.16%) | $411,200 (-) Land $47,100 Building $364,100 | $411,200 (-) Land $47,100 Building $364,100 |
| 2023 | $2,450.00 | $411,200 | $411,200 (-) Land $47,100 Building $364,100 |
| 2021 | $411,200 Land $47,100 Building $364,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| 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.
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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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