Buncombe County property record for 70 Howard St, Asheville, NC 28806
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 440 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,777 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9638-74-1808-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9638-74-1808-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 440 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 963815740842000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 HOWARD ST |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28806-4207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 03/27/2002 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 03/27/2002 DEED: 2754-0092 SUBDIV: PISGAH HEIGHTS BLOCK: LOT: 4 & ADJ TR SECTION: PLAT: 0002-0004 |
| Legal Subdivision | PISGAH HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
70 Howard St is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2002.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 211, OLD FORT, NC 28762-0211 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000275492 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Howard St was $1,777.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $1,777.00 | $158,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,599.00 | $158,800 | $158,800 Land $104,300 Building $54,500 |
| 2021 | $158,800 Land $104,300 Building $54,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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.
Wildfire risk around 70 Howard St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 465 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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