Buncombe County property record for 59 Pearson Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,562 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,829 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 652091-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 652091-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,562 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,281 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,281 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,281 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 136 sqft |
| Patio Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 652091-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 59 PEARSON DR |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28801-2141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM8 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: J P SAWYER EST BLOCK: LOT: 7 SECTION: PLAT: 0001-0018 |
| Legal Subdivision | J P SAWYER EST |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Montford Area Historic District listed 1977 · 592 contributing resources · NRIS 77000991 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
59 Pearson Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1384 TOBE STALCUP RD, MURPHY, NC 28906-2175 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4298 / 1940 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3114000466 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 59 Pearson Dr was $4,829, up 509% 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 | $4,829.00 (+508.95%) | $439,600 Land $88,100 Building $351,500 | $439,600 Land $88,100 Building $351,500 |
| 2024 | $793.00 (-82.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,427.00 | $439,600 | $439,600 Land $88,100 Building $351,500 |
| 2021 | $439,600 Land $88,100 Building $351,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 59 Pearson 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 | 1 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 Pearson Dr is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 327 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 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 |
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