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$291,731$244 / 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 84How 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 $8,500 on Jun 21, 1988

16 FOREST VIEW LN

ARDEN, NC 28704
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,196 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$292K
$244K low$340K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,500 · Jun 21, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,352 (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.$209,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$209,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$209,700

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.0.34
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
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 · 160 ft²Patio · 160 ft²Porch · 160 ft²

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

H
T.C. Roberson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
Valley Springs Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.8 mi
E
Avery's Creek Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.0 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28704These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.107

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,915
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.724 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,954
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,744
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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 Forest View Ln 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 86% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Arden 28704
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Arden 28704

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

This home
$197K$3.6M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Arden 28704.

How it measures up in Arden 28704

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Arden 28704.

Estimated value$291,731
CheaperTypical $451,426Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$244
CheaperTypical $281Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,196 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,590 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 16 Forest View Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArden 28704Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$291,73115% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24431% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,196 ft²22% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac43% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than198842% of homes52% of homes

About 16 Forest View Ln

How much is 16 Forest View Ln, Arden, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Forest View Ln, Arden, NC is $291,731 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $243,827 to $339,635. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Forest View Ln, Arden, NC last sell?

16 Forest View Ln, Arden, NC last sold on Jun 21, 1988 for $8,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16 Forest View Ln, Arden, NC?

16 Forest View Ln, Arden, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,196 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 16 Forest View Ln, Arden, NC built?

16 Forest View Ln, Arden, NC was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16 Forest View Ln, Arden, NC?

16 Forest View Ln, Arden, NC is assigned to T.C. Roberson High School (high), rated B+; Valley Springs Middle School (middle), rated A; Avery's Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 Forest View Ln, Arden, NC compare to other homes in Arden 28704?

Among the 7,660 homes in Arden 28704, it is worth more than 15% of them ($291,731 against a typical $451,426), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($244 against a typical $281), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,196 ft² against a typical 1,590 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1988 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 14% 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 Forest View Ln, Arden, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Forest View Ln, Arden, NC was $1,352. The county assessed it at $209,700.

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