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$477,304$287 / 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 89How 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 $18,000 on Dec 3, 1998

16 ALEXANDER HTS

LEICESTER, NC 28748
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,664 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.
1.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$477K
$423K low$532K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$18,000 · Dec 3, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,153 (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.$313,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$313,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$313,400

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.1.20
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
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.Deck · 576 ft²Patio · 816 ft²

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

E
Leicester Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.5 mi
M
C.A. Erwin Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.8 mi
H
Clyde A. Erwin High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28748These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.115

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,236
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.154 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,401
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,450
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

16 Alexander Hts 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Leicester 28748

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

This home
$182K$1M

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Leicester 28748.

How it measures up in Leicester 28748

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Leicester 28748.

Estimated value$477,304
CheaperTypical $440,741Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$287
CheaperTypical $285Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,510 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size1.2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.19 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 16 Alexander Hts ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLeicester 28748Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$477,30457% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28751% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,664 ft²61% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.2 ac50% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than199963% of homes66% of homes

About 16 Alexander Hts

How much is 16 Alexander Hts, Leicester, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Alexander Hts, Leicester, NC is $477,304 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $422,714 to $531,894. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Alexander Hts, Leicester, NC last sell?

16 Alexander Hts, Leicester, NC last sold on Dec 3, 1998 for $18,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16 Alexander Hts, Leicester, NC?

16 Alexander Hts, Leicester, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,664 square feet of living space and a 1.20-acre lot.

When was 16 Alexander Hts, Leicester, NC built?

16 Alexander Hts, Leicester, NC was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16 Alexander Hts, Leicester, NC?

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

How does 16 Alexander Hts, Leicester, NC compare to other homes in Leicester 28748?

Among the 5,056 homes in Leicester 28748, it is worth more than 57% of them ($477,304 against a typical $440,741), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($287 against a typical $285), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,664 ft² against a typical 1,510 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (1.2 ac against a typical 1.19 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1999 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 54% 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 16 Alexander Hts, Leicester, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Alexander Hts, Leicester, NC was $2,153. The county assessed it at $313,400.

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