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$686,293$363 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $287,500 on Nov 9, 2012

16 POPLAR FOREST RD

FAIRVIEW, NC 28730
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,892 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.
5.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
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

$686K
$567K low$805K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$287,500 · Nov 9, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,162 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$319,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$258,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$319,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$319,100

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.5.90
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.Central
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 · 72 ft²Patio · 372 ft²Porch · 32 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Fairview Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.2 mi
H
A.C. Reynolds High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi
M
Cane Creek Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.0 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28730These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
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.11,117
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.227 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,099
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,529
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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 Poplar Forest 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 79% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Fairview 28730

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

This home
$232K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Fairview 28730.

How it measures up in Fairview 28730

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairview 28730.

Estimated value$686,293
CheaperTypical $568,721Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$363
CheaperTypical $309Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,892 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,730 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size5.9 ac
SmallerTypical 1.18 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 16 Poplar Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairview 28730Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$686,29366% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36370% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,892 ft²59% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.9 ac90% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than200982% of homes83% of homes

About 16 Poplar Forest Rd

How much is 16 Poplar Forest Rd, Fairview, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Poplar Forest Rd, Fairview, NC is $686,293 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $567,398 to $805,188. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Poplar Forest Rd, Fairview, NC last sell?

16 Poplar Forest Rd, Fairview, NC last sold on Nov 9, 2012 for $287,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16 Poplar Forest Rd, Fairview, NC?

16 Poplar Forest Rd, Fairview, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,892 square feet of living space and a 5.90-acre lot.

When was 16 Poplar Forest Rd, Fairview, NC built?

16 Poplar Forest Rd, Fairview, NC was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16 Poplar Forest Rd, Fairview, NC?

16 Poplar Forest Rd, Fairview, NC is assigned to Fairview Elementary School (elementary), rated A; A.C. Reynolds High School (high), rated B; Cane Creek Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 Poplar Forest Rd, Fairview, NC compare to other homes in Fairview 28730?

Among the 4,389 homes in Fairview 28730, it is worth more than 66% of them ($686,293 against a typical $568,721), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($363 against a typical $309), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,892 ft² against a typical 1,730 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (5.9 ac against a typical 1.18 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (2009 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 79% 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 Poplar Forest Rd, Fairview, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 16 Poplar Forest Rd, Fairview, NC was $2,162. The county assessed it at $319,100.

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