Buncombe County property record for 59 Blake Dr, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.339 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,063 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9654-16-9607-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9654-16-9607-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 986 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 986 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.339 acres) |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 74 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 965409168632000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 59 BLAKE DR |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-2760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 2023-09-29 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 2023-09-29 DEED: 6354-789 SUBDIV: ROYAL PINES BLOCK: 3 LOT: PT LTS 3 5 & ALL LT 4 SECTION: PLAT: 0007-0061 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROYAL PINES |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-5 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 2204 |
59 Blake Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 BLAKE DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2760 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB |
| Feb 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 2848644 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2848 / 644 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0063540789 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 59 BLAKE DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2760 |
| Document Number | 0063540789 |
| Book / Page | 6354 / 789 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 61,62,82&83 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 WILLOW WINDS DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29210-4454 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 59 BLAKE DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2760 |
| Document Number | 0006354792 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6354/792 |
| Name | HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 59 BLAKE DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2760 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRANSTAR NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0059040016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 5904/16 |
| Name | NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRANDVIEW, MO 64030 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 59 BLAKE DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2760 |
| Document Number | 0056381133 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 59 BLAKE DR ARDEN NC 287042760, ARDEN, NC 28704-2760 |
| Document Number | 0056381133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 005638/001133 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 20, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 59 Blake Dr was $2,063.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Asheville City |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,063.00 | $208,700 | |
| 2023 | $1,852.00 | $205,600 | $205,600 Land $51,000 Building $154,600 |
| 2021 | $208,700 Land $51,000 Building $157,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 59 Blake Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 59 Blake Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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: 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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