Buncombe County property record for 61 Pearson Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,346 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,040 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale Mar 2021 Transfer + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 711030-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 711030-2020-202 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,346 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 367 sqft |
| Deck Area | 50 sqft |
| Patio Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 711030-2020-202 |
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| Street Address | 61 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 LOT: 6 PLAT: 0001-0018 |
| Legal Subdivision | J P SAWYER EST |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| 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.
61 Pearson Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17339 MEADOW BOTTOM RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277-6588 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONWIDE EQUITIES |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONWIDE EQUITIES |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6074 / 917 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0060420157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 61 PEARSON DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2141 |
| Document Number | 0060740917 |
| Book / Page | 6074 / 917 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $940.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 S FRENCH BROAD AVE, 208, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-3919 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 17339 MEADOW BOTTOM RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277-6588 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 61 PEARSON DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2141 |
| Document Number | 0060420157 |
| Book / Page | 6042 / 157 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 61 PEARSON DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2141 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 61 PEARSON DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2141 |
| Document Number | 0057841254 |
| Book / Page | 005784 / 001254 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $634.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 61 PEARSON DR ASHEVILLE NC 288012141, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2141 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 61 PEARSON DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2141 |
| Document Number | 0055190371 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 61 PEARSON DR ASHEVILLE NC 288012141, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2141 |
| Document Number | 0055190371 |
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| Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 005519/000371 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
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| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 708 Months |
| Due | Feb 8, 2076 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.95% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 61 PEARSON DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2141 |
| Document Number | 0055180259 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT COMPANY, REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 61 PEARSON DR ASHEVILLE NC 288012141, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2141 |
| Document Number | 0055180259 |
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| Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 005518/000259 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
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| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 708 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2076 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.95% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 61 PEARSON DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2141 |
| Document Number | 0055190355 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 PEARSON DR ASHEVILLE NC 288012141, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2141 |
| Document Number | 0055190355 |
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| Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 005519/000355 |
| Name | NATIONWIDE EQUITIES |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MAHWAH, NJ 07495 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 708 Months |
| Due | Feb 8, 2076 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.95% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 61 PEARSON DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2141 |
| Document Number | 0055180243 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT COMPANY, REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 61 PEARSON DR ASHEVILLE NC 288012141, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2141 |
| Document Number | 0055180243 |
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| Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 005518/000243 |
| Name | NATIONWIDE EQUITIES |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MAHWAH, NJ 07495 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 708 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2076 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.95% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 61 Pearson Dr was $4,040, down 7.6% 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 | $4,040.00 (-7.55%) | $423,000 Land $87,300 Building $335,700 | $423,000 Land $87,300 Building $335,700 |
| 2024 | $4,370.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,260.00 | $423,000 | $423,000 Land $87,300 Building $335,700 |
| 2021 | $423,000 Land $87,300 Building $335,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 61 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 61 Pearson Dr 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| 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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