79 Driftstone Cir, Arden, NC 28704 Property Records

Buncombe County property record for 79 Driftstone Cir, Arden, NC 28704

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 5 ba · 2,305 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.189 acres (8,276 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$427,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,817 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Line of Credit Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`9635-72-2107-00000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`9635-72-2107-00000`
Alternative APN	`963504721123000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,305 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,329 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,003 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,265 sqft
Basement Area	1,024 sqft
Finished Basement	963 sqft
Unfinished Basement	61 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,276 sqft (0.189 acres)
Garage Area	529 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	132 sqft
Deck Area	372 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	963504721123000
Street Address	79 DRIFTSTONE CIR
City	ARDEN
State	NC
Zip	28704-9140
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	DEED DATE:10/11/2019 DEED
Legal Description	DEED DATE:10/11/2019 DEED:5821-0413 SUBDIV:RIVERCREST LOT:62 PLAT:0088-0018
Legal Subdivision	RIVERCREST
Legal Lot Number	62
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Township / Civil Division	AVERY CREEK
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	2303

Owner

Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	79 DRIFTSTONE CIR, ARDEN, NC 28704-9140
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 14, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA
Oct 11, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA
Jul 1, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 1, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	0005821413
Deed Book / Page	5821 / 413
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Property Address	79 DRIFTSTONE CIR, ARDEN, NC 28704-9140
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 26, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	79 DRIFTSTONE CIR, ARDEN, NC 28704-9140

Mortgage

Document Number	0063500838
Date	Sep 14, 2023
Book Page	6350/838

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Sep 11, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Oct 11, 2019
Property Address	79 DRIFTSTONE CIR, ARDEN, NC 28704-9140
Document Number	0058210413
Book / Page	5821 / 0413
Map Reference	MB 88 PG 18
Instrument Date	Oct 11, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$854.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	32 CATS WHISKER CT, 32, BILTMORE LAKE, NC 28715-9536

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	79 DRIFTSTONE CIR, ARDEN, NC 28704-9140

Mortgage

Document Number	58210416
Date	Oct 11, 2019
Instrument	5821/0416

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2049

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2019
Property Address	79 DRIFTSTONE CIR, ARDEN, NC 28704-9140
Document Number	0057851721
Book / Page	5785 / 1721
Map Reference	MB 88 PG 18
Instrument Date	Jun 27, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$770.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 644, WAKE FOREST, NC 27588-0644

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	32 CATS WHISKER CT, BILTMORE LAKE, NC 28715-9536

Mortgage

Document Number	57851726
Date	Jul 1, 2019
Instrument	5785/1726

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Buncombe County
Unified School District	Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,817.00 (+8.14%)	$437,100 (-)
2023	$2,605.00	$437,100	$437,100 (-) Land $47,100 Building $390,000
2021			$437,100 Land $47,100 Building $390,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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