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$221,325$221 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 75How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $45,500 on Aug 12, 1996

108 POWELL ST

SWANNANOA, NC 28778
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,002 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$221K
$166K low$277K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,500 · Aug 12, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$956 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$137,300 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$134,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.105 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 168 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
W.D. Williams Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
C.D. Owen Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Charles D. Owen High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28778These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,788
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.309 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,268
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,894
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

108 Powell St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Swannanoa 28778

What homes are worth in Swannanoa 28778

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$160K$896K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Swannanoa 28778.

How it measures up in Swannanoa 28778

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Swannanoa 28778.

Estimated value$221,325
CheaperTypical $364,401Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$221
CheaperTypical $267Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,002 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 108 Powell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwannanoa 28778Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$221,3259% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22125% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,002 ft²19% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac18% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than19308% of homes11% of homes

About 108 Powell St

How much is 108 Powell St, Swannanoa, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 108 Powell St, Swannanoa, NC is $221,325 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $165,834 to $276,816. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 108 Powell St, Swannanoa, NC last sell?

108 Powell St, Swannanoa, NC last sold on Aug 12, 1996 for $45,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 108 Powell St, Swannanoa, NC?

108 Powell St, Swannanoa, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,002 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 108 Powell St, Swannanoa, NC built?

108 Powell St, Swannanoa, NC was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 108 Powell St, Swannanoa, NC?

108 Powell St, Swannanoa, NC is assigned to W.D. Williams Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; C.D. Owen Middle School (middle), rated C; Charles D. Owen High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 108 Powell St, Swannanoa, NC compare to other homes in Swannanoa 28778?

Among the 3,967 homes in Swannanoa 28778, it is worth more than 9% of them ($221,325 against a typical $364,401), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($221 against a typical $267), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,002 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1930 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 4% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 108 Powell St, Swannanoa, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 108 Powell St, Swannanoa, NC was $956. The county assessed it at $137,300.

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