Buncombe County property record for 56 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,617 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $765,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,328 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale May 2018 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9649-33-4561-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9649-33-4561-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,617 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,887 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,966 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 651 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,250 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 964914333495000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 E CHESTNUT ST |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28801-1842 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 2023-05-05 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 2023-05-05 DEED: 6316-1316 SUBDIV: C E GRAHAM PROPERTY BLOCK: LOT: PT 6 SECTION: PLAT: 0235-0088 |
| Legal Subdivision | C E GRAHAM PROPERTY |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
56 E Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of January 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 E CHESTNUT ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 1, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit IBERIABANK FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0063161316 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6316 / 1316 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 56 E CHESTNUT ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1842 |
| Document Number | 0063161316 |
| Book / Page | 6316 / 1316 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,530.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 ANNANDALE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1341 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 E CHESTNUT ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1842 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 56 E CHESTNUT ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1842 |
| Document Number | 0056600071 |
| Book / Page | 005660 / 000071 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $800.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 56 E CHESTNUT ST ASHEVILLE NC 288011842, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1842 |
| Document Number | 56600076 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 005660/000076 |
| Name | IBERIABANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 56 E Chestnut St was $5,328.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Asheville City |
| Unified School District | Asheville City Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,328.00 | $485,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,885.00 | $485,100 | $485,100 Land $136,900 Building $348,200 |
| 2021 | $485,100 Land $136,900 Building $348,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 E Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 56 E Chestnut St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Riverwave Broadband.
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