Buncombe County property record for 55 Rathfarnham Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $283 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3026978-2020-20 |
| Primary APN | 3026978-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
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| Account Number | 3026978-2020-20 |
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| Street Address | 55 RATHFARNHAM RD |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28803-2145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: RATHFARNHAM BLOCK: LOT: 10-A SECTION: PLAT: 0172-0012 |
| Legal Subdivision | RATHFARNHAM |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-A |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 2206 |
55 Rathfarnham Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 65 RATHFARNHAM RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2145 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6242 / 1508 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 55 RATHFARNHAM RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2145 |
| Document Number | 0062421508 |
| Book / Page | 6242 / 1508 |
| Map Reference | MB 172 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1854 HENDERSONVILLE RD # 208, 1854, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2494 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 RATHFARNHAM RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2145 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Rathfarnham Rd was $283.
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 | $283.00 | $44,000 Land $44,000 | $44,000 Land $44,000 |
| 2023 | $262.00 | $44,000 | $44,000 Land $44,000 |
| 2021 | $44,000 Land $44,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Rathfarnham Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 Rathfarnham Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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