Buncombe County property record for 85 Laughing Crow Rd, Alexander, NC 28701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,317 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,508 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9722-35-8745-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9722-35-8745-00000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,317 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,787 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,473 sqft |
| Basement Area | 470 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 156 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 314 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 316 sqft |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Greenhouse | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 008119752 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 972201359719000 |
| Street Address | 85 LAUGHING CROW RD |
| City | ALEXANDER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28701-8815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE: 11/05/2004 DEE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE: 11/05/2004 DEED: 3831-0788 SUBDIV: SHEILA O'BRIEN ET AL BLOCK: LOT: E SECTION: PLAT: 0094-0091 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEILA O'BRIEN ET AL |
| Legal Tract | E |
| Legal Lot Number | E |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | FRENCH BROAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 2604 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Barrett, Dr. John G. & Nannie H., Farm listed 2013 · 6 contributing resources · NRIS 13000245 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 85 Laughing Crow Rd acquired it in November 2004.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 LAUGHING CROW RD, ALEXANDER, NC 28701-8815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Transfer Doc | 0038310788 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Laughing Crow Rd was $2,508.
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $2,508.00 | $324,200 | |
| 2023 | $2,334.00 | $324,200 | $324,200 Land $105,900 Building $218,300 |
| 2021 | $324,200 Land $90,900 Building $233,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Laughing Crow Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (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 85 Laughing Crow Rd is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 88% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
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| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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