Buncombe County property record for 617 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $72,500 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,385 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 707902-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 707902-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,163 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 707902-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 BEE TREE RD |
| City | SWANNANOA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28778-3402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BEE TREE HEIGHTS LOT: 11 BLOCK: 2 SECTION: 1 PLAT: 0031-0033 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEE TREE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SWANNANOA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 3002 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 N MARKET ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2902 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19971 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1991 / 154 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0060230020 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 617 BEE TREE RD, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-3402 |
| Document Number | 0060230020 |
| Book / Page | 6023 / 20 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 33 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 11 N MARKET ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2902 |
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 | $1,385.00 | $198,400 (-) Land $57,100 Building $141,300 | $198,400 (-) Land $57,100 Building $141,300 |
| 2023 | $1,265.00 | $198,400 | $198,400 (-) Land $57,100 Building $141,300 |
| 2021 | $198,400 Land $57,100 Building $141,300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 34 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 35 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 35 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 42% of the US · above 62% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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