Buncombe County property record for 977 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,244 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,314 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,711 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 656426-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 656426-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,244 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,478 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 156 sqft |
| Basement Area | 84 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 452 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 656426-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 977 NEWFOUND RD |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28748-7598 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OU |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: BARBARA B. BROWN BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0169-0146 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARBARA B. BROWN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 2603 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of March 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 977 NEWFOUND RD, LEICESTER, NC 28748-7598 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5146 / 1443 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0048020819 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,711.00 (+4.46%) | $249,100 (-) Land $18,700 Building $230,400 | $249,100 (-) Land $18,700 Building $230,400 |
| 2024 | $1,638.00 (+3.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,590.00 | $249,100 | $249,100 (-) Land $33,700 Building $215,400 |
| 2021 | $249,100 Land $18,700 Building $230,400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · other causes |
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 69% of the US · above 91% 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) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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