Buncombe County property record for 55 Softwind Trl, Candler, NC 28715
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 836 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 1.07 acres (46,609 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $907 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8685-53-3978-00000 |
| Primary APN | 8685-53-3978-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 836 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,672 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 836 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 46,609 sqft (1.07 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 868504532987000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 SOFTWIND TRL |
| City | CANDLER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28715-7135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 03/13/1984 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 03/13/1984 DEED: 1348-0202 SUBDIV: G R MCELRATH HEIRS BLOCK: LOT: 4 & 5 SECTION: PLAT: 0016-0018 |
| Legal Subdivision | G R MCELRATH HEIRS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER HOMINY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 2401 |
55 Softwind Trl is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 1984.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 836, CANDLER, NC 28715-0836 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 1984 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 1984 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001348202 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Softwind Trl was $907.
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 | $907.00 | $120,600 | |
| 2023 | $829.00 | $120,600 | $120,600 Land $36,600 Building $84,000 |
| 2021 | $120,600 Land $36,600 Building $84,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Softwind Trl 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Softwind Trl is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · above 81% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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