Buncombe County property record for 709 Laurel Ave, Black Mountain, NC 28711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,683 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 736259-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 736259-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 161 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 736259-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 709 LAUREL AVE |
| City | BLACK MOUNTAIN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28711-2925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UR-8 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: LAKEWOOD BLOCK: 39 LOT: 5 & 6 SECTION: PLAT: 0010-0027 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEWOOD |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLACK MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 3107 |
709 Laurel Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2024.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 LAUREL AVE, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-2925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2546 / 348 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0064030377 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 709 LAUREL AVE, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-2925 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0061161281 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6116/1281 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Laurel Ave was $2,683, up 79.3% from the year before.
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 | $2,683.00 (+79.34%) | $309,300 Land $96,900 Building $212,400 | $309,300 Land $96,900 Building $212,400 |
| 2024 | $1,496.00 (+2.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,461.00 | $356,900 | $356,900 Land $96,900 Building $260,000 |
| 2021 | $309,300 Land $96,900 Building $212,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Laurel Ave 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 |
| 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 709 Laurel Ave 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 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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