Buncombe County property record for 97 Gilbert Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 806 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $875 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8791-86-2847-00000 |
| Primary APN | 8791-86-2847-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 806 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 806 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 105 sqft |
| Deck Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 879186290600000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 GILBERT RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DEED DATE:02/02/1989 DEED |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE:02/02/1989 DEED:1509-0757 LOT:TRACT TWO PLAT:0193-0156 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1930 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4022 |
| Census Tract | 2604 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1143, LEICESTER, NC 28748-1143 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 1989 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 1989 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001509757 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 97 GILBERT RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748 |
| Document Number | 0057201170 |
| Book / Page | 005720 / 001170 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | PO BOX 1143 LEICESTER NC 287481143, LEICESTER, NC 28748-1143 |
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 | $875.00 (+7.63%) | $127,500 (-) | |
| 2023 | $813.00 | $127,500 | $127,500 (-) Land $26,200 Building $101,300 |
| 2021 | $127,500 Land $11,200 Building $116,300 |
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 · 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 | 1 in force |
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 64% of the US · above 86% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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