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$1,321,484$521 / 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 79How 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 $785,000 on Mar 29, 2018

16 HOWLAND RD

ASHEVILLE, NC 28804
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,538 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.
0.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1904
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$785,000 · Mar 29, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,306 (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.$665,100 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$665,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$665,100

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.0.76
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.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.Deck · 200 ft²Patio · 332 ft²Porch · 52 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Claxton Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Asheville Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Asheville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28804These 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.90
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 100.116

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
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.25,390
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.932 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,229
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,017
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

16 Howland Rd 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 more than 96% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Grove Park / Sunset
  • Among the oldest homes in Grove Park / Sunset

What homes are worth in Asheville 28804

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

This home
$215K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Asheville 28804.

How it measures up in Asheville 28804

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28804.

Estimated value$1,321,484
CheaperTypical $650,804Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$521
CheaperTypical $382Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area2,538 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,711 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.76 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1904
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 16 Howland Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrove Park / SunsetAsheville 28804Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,321,48465% of homes88% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52155% of homes80% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than2,538 ft²64% of homes82% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.76 ac78% of homes69% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than1904almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 16 Howland Rd

How much is 16 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC is $1,321,484 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,037,566 to $1,605,402. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC last sell?

16 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC last sold on Mar 29, 2018 for $785,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC?

16 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,538 square feet of living space and a 0.76-acre lot.

When was 16 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC built?

16 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC was built in 1904, making it 122 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC?

16 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC is assigned to Claxton Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Asheville Middle School (middle), rated A-; Asheville High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Asheville City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28804?

Among the 9,543 homes in Asheville 28804, it is worth more than 88% of them ($1,321,484 against a typical $650,804), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($521 against a typical $382), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,538 ft² against a typical 1,711 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.76 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1904 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 96% 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 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC was $7,306. The county assessed it at $665,100.

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