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149 GENTRY DR

ALEXANDER, NC 28701
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,004 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.
4.99 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,302 (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.$215,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$138,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$215,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$215,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.4.99
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.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.Patio · 84 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Clyde A. Erwin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
C.A. Erwin Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.8 mi
E
West Buncombe Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 3.0 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28701These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.118

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,616
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.244 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,038
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,121
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

149 Gentry Dr 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.

  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Alexander 28701
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Alexander 28701

How it measures up in Alexander 28701

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexander 28701.

Living area1,004 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size4.99 ac
SmallerTypical 1.15 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 149 Gentry Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexander 28701Buncombe County
Living areabigger than1,004 ft²14% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.99 ac84% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than196114% of homes26% of homes

About 149 Gentry Dr

When did 149 Gentry Dr, Alexander, NC last sell?

149 Gentry Dr, Alexander, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 149 Gentry Dr, Alexander, NC?

149 Gentry Dr, Alexander, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,004 square feet of living space and a 4.99-acre lot.

When was 149 Gentry Dr, Alexander, NC built?

149 Gentry Dr, Alexander, NC was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 149 Gentry Dr, Alexander, NC?

149 Gentry Dr, Alexander, NC is assigned to Clyde A. Erwin High School (high), rated D; C.A. Erwin Middle School (middle), rated D+; West Buncombe Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 149 Gentry Dr, Alexander, NC compare to other homes in Alexander 28701?

Among the 1,858 homes in Alexander 28701, it is bigger than 14% of them (1,004 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (4.99 ac against a typical 1.15 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1961 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 149 Gentry Dr, Alexander, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 149 Gentry Dr, Alexander, NC was $1,302. The county assessed it at $215,100.

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