Buncombe County property record for 88 Smith Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1864 |
| Lot Size | 6.03 acres (262,667 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $61,276 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,137 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3007234-2020-20 |
| Primary APN | 3007234-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,300 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 264 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 312 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1864 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1864 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 262,667 sqft (6.03 acres) |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 3007234-2020-20 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 88 SMITH RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-9345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0000-0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY FOR RICHARD VANCE SMITH |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 2608 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88 SMITH RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 8, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5219 / 96 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0042781279 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 88 SMITH RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9345 |
| Document Number | 0063300222 |
| Book / Page | 6330 / 222 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5027 BALDWIN ST, DETROIT, MI 48213-2831 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 SMITH RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9345 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 88 SMITH RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9345 |
| Document Number | 0056350329 |
| Book / Page | 005635 / 000329 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 88 SMITH RD LEICESTER NC 287489345, LEICESTER, NC 28748-9345 |
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 | $1,137.00 (+6.76%) | $163,300 (-) Land $71,300 Building $92,000 | $163,300 (-) Land $71,300 Building $92,000 |
| 2024 | $1,065.00 (+3.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,033.00 (+37.73%) | $163,300 (+35.52%) | $163,300 (+35.52%) Land $86,300 Building $77,000 |
| 2022 | $750.00 | $120,500 | $120,500 (-26.21%) Land $86,300 Building $34,200 |
| 2021 | $163,300 Land $71,300 Building $92,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 9, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 54% of the US · above 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 115 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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