Buncombe County property record for 55 Mars Dr, Asheville, NC 28804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 4 ba · 2,328 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $487,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,410 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9750-31-8903-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9750-31-8903-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,328 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,016 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,496 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 272 sqft |
| Canopy | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 55 MARS DR |
|---|---|
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28804-2985 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 12/12/2013 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 12/12/2013 DEED: 5170-1635 SUBDIV: KENT MAYBERRY BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0125-0059 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENT MAYBERRY |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
The current owner of 55 Mars Dr bought it in December 2013.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 MARS DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2985 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0051701635 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5170 / 1635 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Mars Dr was $4,410.
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 | $4,410.00 | $591,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,124.00 | $591,300 | $591,300 Land $157,400 Building $433,900 |
| 2021 | $591,300 Land $157,400 Building $433,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Mars Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1998–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake flooding |
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 55 Mars Dr is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.09% 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 | 0.09% 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 | CITY OF ASHEVILLE serves 157,431 people · EPA ID NC0111010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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