Buncombe County property record for 521 Piney Knob Rd, Marshall, NC 28753
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4.72 acres (205,603 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $313 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 651197-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 651197-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 205,603 sqft (4.72 acres) |
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| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 651197-2020-202 |
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| Street Address | 521 PINEY KNOB RD |
| City | MARSHALL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28753-9029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: JEFFREY W & ANGELA L SLUDER BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0073-0155 |
| Legal Subdivision | JEFFREY W & ANGELA L SLUDER |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2604 |
521 Piney Knob Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2009.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 NIKKI WAY, MARSHALL, NC 28753-8189 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3907 / 870 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0047070145 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Piney Knob Rd was $313, up 4.3% from the year before.
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 | $313.00 (+4.33%) | $45,700 Land $45,700 | $45,700 Land $45,700 |
| 2024 | $300.00 (+3.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $291.00 | $45,700 | $45,700 Land $45,700 |
| 2021 | $45,700 Land $45,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 521 Piney Knob Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2009.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
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 521 Piney Knob Rd is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 86% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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