Buncombe County property record for 71 Smith Cove Rd, Candler, NC 28715
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,393 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 8.15 acres (355,014 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,697 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 753043-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 753043-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,393 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,693 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,393 sqft |
| Basement Area | 188 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 355,014 sqft (8.15 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 214 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 753043-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 SMITH COVE RD |
| City | CANDLER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28715-9237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER HOMINY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 2402 |
71 Smith Cove Rd, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2022.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2419 RICE POND RD, CHARLESTON, SC 29414-6573 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 1956 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6192 / 1427 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 71 SMITH COVE RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-9237 |
| Document Number | 0061921427 |
| Book / Page | 6192 / 1427 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $760.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 909 MONTREAT RD, 909, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711-3227 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 2419 RICE POND RD, CHARLESTON, SC 29414-6573 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Smith Cove Rd was $1,697, up 6.3% from the year before.
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 | $1,697.00 (+6.33%) | $225,600 Land $75,900 Building $149,700 | $225,600 Land $75,900 Building $149,700 |
| 2024 | $1,596.00 (+2.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,552.00 | $225,600 | $225,600 Land $105,900 Building $119,700 |
| 2021 | $225,600 Land $75,900 Building $149,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Smith Cove Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2017–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 71 Smith Cove Rd is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 74% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 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: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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