Buncombe County property record for 53 Mitchell Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,065 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $176,500 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,402 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 713753-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 713753-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,065 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,465 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,065 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 150 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Canopy | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 713753-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 MITCHELL AVE |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28806-2701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS8 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: POWERS ENGINEERING CONST CO BLOCK: LOT: 2 SECTION: PLAT: 0109-0043 |
| Legal Subdivision | POWERS ENGINEERING CONST CO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
53 Mitchell Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2015 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 MITCHELL AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-2701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4313 / 685 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0052771870 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Mitchell Ave was $1,402, up 6.3% from the year before.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Asheville City |
| Unified School District | Asheville City Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,402.00 (+6.29%) | $255,400 Land $96,900 Building $158,500 | $255,400 Land $96,900 Building $158,500 |
| 2024 | $1,319.00 (+2.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,286.00 | $255,400 | $255,400 Land $96,900 Building $158,500 |
| 2021 | $255,400 Land $96,900 Building $158,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Mitchell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| Claims by Event |
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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 53 Mitchell Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 377 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Riverwave Broadband.
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