Buncombe County property record for 57 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,052 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,500 (Jan 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $15,220 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 668842-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 668842-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 19 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 9,052 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,484 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Patio Area | 591 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 668842-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 57 E CHESTNUT ST |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28801-1846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RM8 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
57 E Chestnut St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 1997.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 8510, ASHEVILLE, NC 28814-8510 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19971 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1947 / 8 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 57 E Chestnut St was $15,220, up 6.3% from the year before.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 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 | $15,220.00 (+6.33%) | $1,385,600 Land $36,600 Building $1,349,000 | $1,385,600 Land $36,600 Building $1,349,000 |
| 2024 | $14,314.00 (+2.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,955.00 | $1,385,600 | $1,385,600 Land $36,600 Building $1,349,000 |
| 2021 | $1,385,600 Land $36,600 Building $1,349,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 57 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 57 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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