Buncombe County property record for 56 Mitchell Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,119 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,517 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9628-96-7477-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9628-96-7477-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,119 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,962 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,119 sqft |
| Basement Area | 843 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 843 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 962812967402000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 MITCHELL AVE |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28806-2702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 01/31/1964 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 01/31/1964 DEED: 0895-0234 SUBDIV: HAYES SUBDIV BLOCK: C LOT: 13 SECTION: PLAT: 0198-0187 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAYES SUBDIV |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
56 Mitchell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 56 MITCHELL AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-2702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0064620779 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Mitchell Ave was $1,517.
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 | $1,517.00 | $276,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,390.00 | $276,200 | $276,200 Land $110,600 Building $165,600 |
| 2021 | $276,200 Land $110,600 Building $165,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Mitchell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| 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 56 Mitchell Ave 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 377 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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: Riverwave Broadband.
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