Buncombe County property record for 8 Sylvan Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,036 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,443 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 710570-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 710570-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,036 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,725 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,018 sqft |
| Basement Area | 509 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 251 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 710570-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 SYLVAN AVE |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28801-1620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS8 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: MONTFORD HILLS BLOCK: C LOT: 36 SECTION: PLAT: 0010-0006 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTFORD HILLS |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
8 Sylvan Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 SYLVAN AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5166 / 1024 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0044680210 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Sylvan Ave was $5,443, 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 |
| Municipality | Asheville City |
| Unified School District | Asheville City Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,443.00 (+6.33%) | $495,500 Land $101,500 Building $394,000 | $495,500 Land $101,500 Building $394,000 |
| 2024 | $5,119.00 (+2.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,990.00 | $495,500 | $495,500 Land $101,500 Building $394,000 |
| 2021 | $495,500 Land $101,500 Building $394,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Sylvan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1983–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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 8 Sylvan Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of 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 | 0.02% 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 161 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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