Buncombe County property record for 535 Brown Rd, Candler, NC 28715
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,579 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.75 acres (76,230 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,903 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 658735-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 658735-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,579 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,579 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 76,230 sqft (1.75 acres) |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Canopy | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 658735-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 535 BROWN RD |
| City | CANDLER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28715-8598 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | PLAT: 0203-0028 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVID A DEAN PROP |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER HOMINY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 2503 |
535 Brown Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 535 BROWN RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8598 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jan 6, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5851 / 835 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 535 BROWN RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8598 |
| Document Number | 6612001389 |
| Book / Page | 6612 / 1389 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 BROWN RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8598 |
| Document Number | 6612001389, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Book Page | 6612/1389 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.52% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 535 BROWN RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8598 |
| Document Number | 6583000365 |
| Book / Page | 6583 / 365 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 BROWN RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8598 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 535 BROWN RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-8598 |
| Document Number | 0058510835 |
| Book / Page | 005851 / 000835 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 535 BROWN RD CANDLER NC 287158598, CANDLER, NC 28715-8598 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 535 Brown Rd was $1,903, up 6.9% 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 | $1,903.00 (+6.91%) | $279,300 Land $52,400 Building $226,900 | $279,300 Land $52,400 Building $226,900 |
| 2024 | $1,780.00 (+3.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,726.00 | $279,300 | $279,300 Land $67,400 Building $211,900 |
| 2021 | $279,300 Land $52,400 Building $226,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 535 Brown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 9, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 535 Brown Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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