Buncombe County property record for 898 Pennsylvania Rd, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.969 acres (42,253 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $292,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,492 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Second Mortgage Jun 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9624-90-8208-00000 |
| Primary APN | 9624-90-8208-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 42,253 sqft (0.969 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 898 PENNSYLVANIA RD |
|---|---|
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-8778 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE:11/15/2017 DEED |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE:11/15/2017 DEED:5610-1797 LOT:1 PLAT:0182-0179 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | AVERY CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
898 Pennsylvania Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 30 HENBIT WAY, ARDEN, NC 28704-0920 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DREAMLAND DRIVE IN THEATER INC |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0056101797 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5610 / 1797 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 898 PENNSYLVANIA RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8778 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0063401665 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Book Page | 6340/1665 |
| Name | DREAMLAND DRIVE IN THEATER INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 898 PENNSYLVANIA RD, ARDEN, NC 28704-8778 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0062331065 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6233/1065 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 4.75% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.75% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 898 Pennsylvania Rd was $1,492.
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 | $1,492.00 | $231,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,379.00 | $231,500 | $231,500 Land $66,900 Building $164,600 |
| 2021 | $231,500 Land $66,900 Building $164,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 898 Pennsylvania Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| 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 risk around 898 Pennsylvania Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 88 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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