Buncombe County property record for 70 Driftstone Cir, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,102 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,693 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9635-72-4321-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9635-72-4321-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,102 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,118 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,032 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,016 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 308 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 963504723256000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 DRIFTSTONE CIR |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-9140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 08/23/2004 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 08/23/2004 DEED: 3751-0565 SUBDIV: RIVERCREST BLOCK: LOT: 11 SECTION: PLAT: 0088-0018 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERCREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
The current owner of 70 Driftstone Cir bought it in August 2004.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 DRIFTSTONE CIR, ARDEN, NC 28704-9140 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
|---|---|
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0003751565 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3751 / 565 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Driftstone Cir was $2,693.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $2,693.00 | $417,900 | |
| 2023 | $2,490.00 | $417,900 | $417,900 Land $46,400 Building $371,500 |
| 2021 | $417,900 Land $46,400 Building $371,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Driftstone Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| 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 70 Driftstone Cir is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 49% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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