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$177,191$205 / 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 56How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $15,000 on Aug 9, 1993

164 SANDY RIVER RD

LEICESTER, NC 28748
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$177K
$99K low$256K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Aug 9, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$672 (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.$97,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$97,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$97,900

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.0.32
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
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.Porch · 336 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 · 2.8 mi
M
C.A. Erwin Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.6 mi
H
Clyde A. Erwin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.8 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

164 Sandy River 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Leicester 28748
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Leicester 28748
  • Older than 88% of homes in Leicester 28748

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 2% 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$177,191
CheaperTypical $443,097Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $280Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,534 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 1.21 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 164 Sandy River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLeicester 28748Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$177,1912% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20513% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²8% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac3% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than195412% of homes20% of homes

About 164 Sandy River Rd

How much is 164 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 164 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC is $177,191 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $98,871 to $255,511. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 164 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC last sell?

164 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC last sold on Aug 9, 1993 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 164 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC?

164 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 164 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC built?

164 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 164 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC?

164 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC is assigned to Leicester Elementary School (elementary), rated C; C.A. Erwin Middle School (middle), rated D+; 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 164 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC compare to other homes in Leicester 28748?

Among the 5,074 homes in Leicester 28748, it is worth more than 2% of them ($177,191 against a typical $443,097), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($205 against a typical $280), it is bigger than 8% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,534 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 1.21 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1954 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than almost no 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 164 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 164 Sandy River Rd, Leicester, NC was $672. The county assessed it at $97,900.

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