Buncombe County property record for 761 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 1.47 acres (64,033 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,382 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3006929-2020-20 |
| Primary APN | 3006929-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,430 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,288 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 286 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 858 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 64,033 sqft (1.47 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 3006929-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 761 BEE TREE RD |
| City | SWANNANOA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28778-3404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-LD |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: SMOKY MOUNTAIN ESTATES BLOCK: LOT: 7B SECTION: PLAT: 0048-0201 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMOKY MOUNTAIN ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7B |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SWANNANOA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 3002 |
761 Bee Tree Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2014.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 761 BEE TREE RD, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-3404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5193 / 1710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 761 BEE TREE RD, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-3404 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0059261825 |
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| Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 5926/1825 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 297 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 761 BEE TREE RD, SWANNANOA, NC 28778-3404 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0060761776 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6076/1776 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 288 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 761 Bee Tree Rd was $1,382, down 7.7% 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 | $1,382.00 (-7.74%) | $198,500 Land $26,900 Building $171,600 | $198,500 Land $26,900 Building $171,600 |
| 2024 | $1,498.00 (+3.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,454.00 | $227,900 | $227,900 Land $41,900 Building $186,000 |
| 2021 | $198,500 Land $26,900 Building $171,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 761 Bee Tree Rd 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 761 Bee Tree Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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