Buncombe County property record for 54 Walnut Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,128 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1.32 acres (57,499 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $16,500 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,755 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 682065-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 682065-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,128 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 57,499 sqft (1.32 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 682065-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 WALNUT DR |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: WALNUT CREEK ESTATES BLOCK: LOT: 6 SECTION: PLAT: 0066-0095 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALNUT CREEK ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 01 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 2603 |
54 Walnut Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2003.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 811, LEICESTER, NC 28748-0811 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3282 / 843 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 54 WALNUT DR, LEICESTER, NC 28748 |
| Document Number | 0055851964 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 811 LEICESTER NC 287480811, LEICESTER, NC 28748-0811 |
| Document Number | 0055851964 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 005585/001964 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 54 Walnut Dr was $1,755.
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 | $1,755.00 | $255,500 Land $34,900 Building $220,600 | $255,500 Land $34,900 Building $220,600 |
| 2023 | $1,630.00 | $255,500 | $255,500 Land $34,900 Building $220,600 |
| 2021 | $255,500 Land $34,900 Building $220,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 54 Walnut Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · other causes |
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 54 Walnut Dr is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · above 74% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyrunner Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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