Buncombe County property record for 553 Piney Knob Rd, Marshall, NC 28753
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,709 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 15.1 acres (658,627 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,361 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8793-63-1395-00000 |
| Primary APN | 8793-63-1395-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,709 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,843 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,548 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,277 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 271 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 658,627 sqft (15.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 008254148 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 879300630383000 |
| Street Address | 553 PINEY KNOB RD |
| City | MARSHALL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28753-9029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 03/21/2012 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 03/21/2012 DEED: 4965-1698 SUBDIV: CLARA L WALLEN BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0076-0164 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARA L WALLEN |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2604 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of January 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 534, LEICESTER, NC 28748-0534 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0049651698 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4965 / 1698 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 553 PINEY KNOB RD, MARSHALL, NC 28753-9029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0058790424 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 5879/424 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENSBORO, NC 27401 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
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 | $4,361.00 (+7.63%) | $634,900 (-) | |
| 2023 | $4,052.00 | $634,900 | $634,900 (-) Land $129,400 Building $505,500 |
| 2021 | $634,900 Land $114,400 Building $520,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · above 84% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| French Broad EMC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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