Buncombe County property record for 59 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.995 acres (43,343 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,143 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Transfer Sep 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3034930-2020-20 |
| Primary APN | 3034930-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,504 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,624 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,504 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,343 sqft (0.995 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 188 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 3034930-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 59 SANDY RIVER RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-6369 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: J PAUL GILLESPIE PLAT: 0064-0188 |
| Legal Subdivision | J PAUL GILLESPIE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2603 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 16, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 ZION RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-6441 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0058911922 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 59 SANDY RIVER RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-6369 |
| Document Number | 0058911922 |
| Book / Page | 005891 / 001922 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 19 SANDY RIVER RD LEICESTER NC 287486369, LEICESTER, NC 28748-6369 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 59 SANDY RIVER RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-6369 |
| Document Number | 0058091907 |
| Book / Page | 005809 / 001907 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 25 ZION RD LEICESTER NC 287486441, LEICESTER, NC 28748-6441 |
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,143.00 (+4.38%) | $166,500 (-) Land $16,800 Building $149,700 | $166,500 (-) Land $16,800 Building $149,700 |
| 2024 | $1,095.00 (+3.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,062.00 | $166,500 | $166,500 (-) Land $31,800 Building $134,700 |
| 2021 | $166,500 Land $16,800 Building $149,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 89% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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