Buncombe County property record for 550 Old Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,148 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 3.28 acres (142,877 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $386 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9780-22-0768-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9780-22-0768-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 918 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 142,877 sqft (3.28 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 550 OLD BEE TREE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SWANNANOA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28778-3511 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE:10/01/2020 DEED:5956-1094 SUBDIV:MICHELLE WOODS LOT:1 PLAT:0110-0003 |
| Legal Subdivision | MICHELLE WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SWANNANOA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 3004 |
550 Old Bee Tree Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 20, 2023
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 OLD BEE TREE RD, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-3511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0059561094 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 550 OLD BEE TREE RD, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-3511 |
| Document Number | 0059561094 |
| Book / Page | 005956 / 001094 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 540 OLD BEE TREE RD SWANNANOA NC 287783511, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-3511 |
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $386.00 | $60,600 | $60,600 Land $59,100 Building $1,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 550 Old Bee Tree 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (2021–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 16 |
| 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 550 Old Bee Tree 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: 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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