Buncombe County property record for 88 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,138 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 5.37 acres (233,917 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 715079-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 715079-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,138 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,698 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 878 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 420 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 233,917 sqft (5.37 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 440 sqft |
| Patio Area | 440 sqft |
| Greenhouse | 1,160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 715079-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 88 MERRELL RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-7567 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: TURKEY CREEK FARMS BLOCK: LOT: 21 SECTION: PLAT: 0056-0132 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURKEY CREEK FARMS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 2604 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0039290733 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 88 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567 |
| Document Number | 0063471240 |
| Book / Page | 6347 / 1240 |
| Map Reference | MB 56 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 183 BARTLETT ST # 110, 110, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-4306 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 MERRELL RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7567 |
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 | $2,454.00 (+4.43%) | $357,300 (+2.73%) Land $65,400 Building $291,900 | $357,300 (+2.73%) Land $65,400 Building $291,900 |
| 2024 | $2,350.00 (+5.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,220.00 (+1.6%) | $347,800 (-) | $347,800 (-) Land $80,400 Building $267,400 |
| 2022 | $2,185.00 | $347,800 | $347,800 (-2.66%) Land $80,400 Building $267,400 |
| 2021 | $357,300 Land $65,400 Building $291,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 87% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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