Buncombe County property record for 549 Old Fort Rd, Fairview, NC 28730
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,835 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 3.3 acres (144,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $825,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,717 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9686-98-0204-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9686-98-0204-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,835 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,835 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 144,184 sqft (3.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 674 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Canopy | 288 sqft |
| Stable | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 968608889117000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 549 OLD FORT RD |
| City | FAIRVIEW |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28730-9523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 2023-06-16 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 2023-06-16 DEED: 6327-1981 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARY M MILLER SMITH |
| Legal Lot Number | 9117 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRVIEW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 3204 |
549 Old Fort Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 549 OLD FORT RD, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-9523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0063271981 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6327 / 1981 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 549 OLD FORT RD, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-9523 |
| Document Number | 0063271981 |
| Book / Page | 6327 / 1981 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 741 OLD FORT RD, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-8688 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 549 OLD FORT RD, FAIRVIEW, NC 28730-9523 |
| Document Number | 0063271984 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6327/1984 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 549 Old Fort Rd was $3,717.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $3,717.00 | $526,100 | |
| 2023 | $2,993.00 (+1.6%) | $465,500 (-) | $465,500 (-) Land $79,900 Building $385,600 |
| 2022 | $2,946.00 | $465,500 | $465,500 (-11.52%) Land $79,900 Building $385,600 |
| 2021 | $526,100 Land $64,900 Building $461,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 549 Old Fort Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 549 Old Fort Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · above 70% 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 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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