54 Smith Rd, Leicester, NC 28748 Property Records

Buncombe County property record for 54 Smith Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.819 acres (35,719 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$98,436 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$287 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Sale Aug 2022 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`9619-36-0617-00000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`9619-36-0617-00000`
Alternative APN	`961901269428000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	912 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	912 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Foundation Type	Pier/Post & Beam
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	35,719 sqft (0.819 acres)
Terrain	Rolling
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	524 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	961901269428000
Street Address	54 SMITH RD
City	LEICESTER
State	NC
Zip	28748-9345
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	DEED DATE: 2023-05-02 DEE
Legal Description	DEED DATE: 2023-05-02 DEED: 6315-1715 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000
Legal Lot Number	9428
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Township / Civil Division	LEICESTER
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5000
Census Tract	2608

Owner

Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	122 DOROTHY LILLE LN, WEAVERVILLE, NC 28787-0200
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 2, 2023	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer PRIORITY TITLE AND ESCROW, PRIORITY TITLE & ESCROW
Aug 9, 2022	Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 2, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 2, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 9, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	0063151715
Deed Book / Page	6315 / 1715
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

May 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	May 2, 2023
Property Address	54 SMITH RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9345
Document Number	0063151715
Book / Page	6315 / 1715
Instrument Date	May 1, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2023
Title Company	PRIORITY TITLE AND ESCROW, PRIORITY TITLE & ESCROW

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	122 DOROTHY LILLE LN, WEAVERVILLE, NC 28787-0200

August 2022: Foreclosure

Document Type	Foreclosure
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Aug 9, 2022
Property Address	54 SMITH RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9345
Document Number	0062470956
Book / Page	6247 / 956
Instrument Date	Aug 5, 2022
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1007 HAY ST, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28305-5315

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Buncombe County
Unified School District	Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$287.00 (+9.96%)	$41,300 (-)
2023	$261.00 (-68.25%)	$41,300 (-68.71%)	$41,300 (-68.71%) Land $39,900 Building $1,400
2022	$822.00	$132,000	$132,000 (+219.61%) Land $39,900 Building $92,100
2021			$41,300 Land $24,900 Building $16,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 56% of the US · above 78% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 115 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Skyrunner Fixed Wireless	500 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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