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$374,446$272 / 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 95How 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 $375,000 on Aug 4, 2026

16 SPEARS AVE

ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Building report
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,378 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.
436 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$374K
$356K low$393K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$375,000 · Aug 4, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,736 (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.$249,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$219,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$249,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyBUNCOMBE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
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
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 · 247 ft²Porch · 28 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
Claxton Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Asheville Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Asheville High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28801These 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.163
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 100.113

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,916 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,565
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,691
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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 Spears Ave 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 81% of homes in Five Points
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Asheville 28801
  • Among the smallest lots in Asheville 28801
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Five Points

What homes are worth in Asheville 28801

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

This home
$223K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Asheville 28801.

How it measures up in Asheville 28801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28801.

Estimated value$374,446
CheaperTypical $534,659Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$272
CheaperTypical $392Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,378 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size436 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 16 Spears Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFive PointsAsheville 28801Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$374,44619% of homes20% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27216% of homes14% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,378 ft²53% of homes47% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than436 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than198380% of homes69% of homes46% of homes

About 16 Spears Ave

How much is 16 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC is $374,446 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $355,681 to $393,211. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC last sell?

16 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC last sold on Aug 4, 2026 for $375,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC?

16 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,378 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 16 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC built?

16 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC?

16 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC is assigned to Claxton Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Asheville Middle School (middle), rated B; 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 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28801?

Among the 4,588 homes in Asheville 28801, it is worth more than 20% of them ($374,446 against a typical $534,659), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($272 against a typical $392), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,378 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (436 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1983 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 32% 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 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC was $2,736. The county assessed it at $249,100.

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