8 Brook Forest Dr, Arden, NC 28704 Property Records

Buncombe County property record for 8 Brook Forest Dr, Arden, NC 28704

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,314 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.79 acres (34,412 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$3,000 (Aug 2025)
Tax Bill	$1,813 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2025 Sale Aug 2023 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`685717-2020-202`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`685717-2020-202`
Alternative APNs	`9654-97-7456-00000` `965408976582000` `008215620`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,314 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,456 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,752 sqft
Basement Area	1,704 sqft
Finished Basement	562 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,142 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	34,412 sqft (0.79 acres)
Deck Area	304 sqft
Patio Area	544 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	685717-2020-202
Street Address	8 BROOK FOREST DR
City	ARDEN
State	NC
Zip	28704-2604
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1
Legal Description	SUBDIV: BROOKWOOD FOREST BLOCK: LOT: PT 24 SECTION: PLAT: 0042-0030
Legal Subdivision	BROOKWOOD FOREST
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Township / Civil Division	LIMESTONE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2035
Census Tract	2205

Owner

Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	8 BROOK FOREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2604
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 20, 2025	Deed, Transfer
Aug 16, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 16, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 5, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 27, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 16, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 14, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc	0065171758
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Aug 20, 2025
Property Address	8 BROOK FOREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2604
Document Number	0065171758
Book / Page	6517 / 1758
Instrument Date	Aug 14, 2025
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$6.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1106 CARBONDALE WAY, GAMBRILLS, MD 21054-1696

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8 BROOK FOREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2604

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Aug 16, 2023
Property Address	8 BROOK FOREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2604
Document Number	0063430178
Book / Page	6343 / 178
Map Reference	MB 4308 PG 45
Instrument Date	Aug 14, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 28, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$22.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8 BROOK FOREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2604

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1106 CARBONDALE WAY, GAMBRILLS, MD 21054-1696

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Aug 16, 2023
Property Address	8 BROOK FOREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2604
Document Number	0063430176
Book / Page	6343 / 176
Map Reference	MB 4308 PG 45
Instrument Date	Aug 14, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8 BROOK FOREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2604

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8 BROOK FOREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2604

January 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2023
Property Address	8 BROOK FOREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2604
Document Number	0062880304
Book / Page	6288 / 304
Map Reference	MB 4308 PG 45
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 28, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8 BARKWOOD LN, ARDEN, NC 28704

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	8 BARKWOOD LN, ARDEN, NC 28704

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUNCOMBE NC
Property Address	8 BROOK FOREST DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-2604
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0058480909
Date	Dec 27, 2019
Book Page	5848/0909

Lender

Name	THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60607

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 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	$1,813.00 (+4.74%)	$281,300 (-) Land $43,000 Building $238,300	$281,300 (-) Land $43,000 Building $238,300
2024	$1,731.00 (+3.28%)
2023	$1,676.00 (+1.7%)	$281,300 (-)	$281,300 (-) Land $43,000 Building $238,300
2022	$1,648.00	$281,300	$281,300 (-) Land $43,000 Building $238,300
2021			$281,300 Land $43,000 Building $238,300

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
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (2013–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	4 of 6
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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: Optimum.

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