Buncombe County property record for 55 Brown Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 1.18 acres (51,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,808 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 641079-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 641079-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,128 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 51,401 sqft (1.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 168 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 168 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 641079-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 BROWN AVE |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28804-2001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-10 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: OAKWOOD PARK BLOCK: LOT: 96-107 SECTION: A PLAT: 0024-0032 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKWOOD PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 96-10 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
55 Brown Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2005.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 BROWN AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0039170686 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 55 BROWN AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2001 |
| Document Number | 0056970930 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 E SKYLAND CIR ASHEVILLE NC 288042029, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2029 |
| Document Number | 0056970930 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Book Page | 005697/000930 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | INDIAN LAND, SC 29707 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 27, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Brown Ave was $1,808, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Woodfin Town |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,808.00 (+1.63%) | $176,400 Land $85,800 Building $90,600 | $176,400 Land $85,800 Building $90,600 |
| 2024 | $1,779.00 (+8.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,647.00 | $176,400 | $176,400 Land $85,800 Building $90,600 |
| 2021 | $176,400 Land $85,800 Building $90,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Brown Ave 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 55 Brown Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WOODFIN SANITARY WATER AND SEWER serves 10,122 people · EPA ID NC0111015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 121 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 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 |
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