Buncombe County property record for 601 Laurel Ave, Black Mountain, NC 28711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $362,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,298 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 662581-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 662581-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,780 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Sunroom | Sunroom |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 662581-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 601 LAUREL AVE |
| City | BLACK MOUNTAIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28711-2923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UR-8 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERT DENTON AND VIRGINIA P MCLELLAN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLACK MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 3107 |
601 Laurel Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4601 SINCLAIR AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78756-3018 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6141 / 1589 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0057851382 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 601 LAUREL AVE, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-2923 |
| Document Number | 0061411589 |
| Book / Page | 6141 / 1589 |
| Map Reference | FILE 99.048 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $724.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 177 N HIGHLAND ST APT 917, 177, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4769 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 LAUREL AVE, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-2923 |
| Document Number | 61411592 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6141/1592 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 601 LAUREL AVE, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-2923 |
| Document Number | 0057851382 |
| Book / Page | 005785 / 001382 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2019 |
| 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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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 177 N HIGHLAND ST #914 MEMPHIS TN 381114769, 914, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-4769 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 601 Laurel Ave was $2,298.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Municipality | Black Mountain Town |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,298.00 | $253,800 Land $51,500 Building $202,300 | $253,800 Land $51,500 Building $202,300 |
| 2023 | $2,078.00 | $253,800 | $253,800 Land $51,500 Building $202,300 |
| 2021 | $253,800 Land $51,500 Building $202,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 Laurel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 601 Laurel Ave is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 | TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN serves 11,976 people · EPA ID NC0111020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 338 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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