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$343,126$243 / 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 92How 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 $145,000 on Mar 20, 2013

178 CHESTNUT PL

ARDEN, NC 28704
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,411 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
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

$343K
$315K low$371K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · Mar 20, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,378 (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.$212,600 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$212,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$212,600

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.0.18
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 · 56 ft²Patio · 256 ft²Porch · 180 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Glen Arden Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi
H
T.C. Roberson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Cane Creek Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 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

178 Chestnut Pl 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 75% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Arden 28704

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
$184K$3.4M

This home is worth more than 28% 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$343,126
CheaperTypical $441,221Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$243
CheaperTypical $278Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,411 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,592 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 178 Chestnut Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArden 28704Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$343,12628% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24332% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,411 ft²39% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac20% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than198033% of homes44% of homes

About 178 Chestnut Pl

How much is 178 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC is $343,126 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $315,039 to $371,213. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC last sell?

178 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC last sold on Mar 20, 2013 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC?

178 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,411 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 178 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC built?

178 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 178 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC?

178 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC is assigned to Glen Arden Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; T.C. Roberson High School (high), rated B+; Cane Creek Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC compare to other homes in Arden 28704?

Among the 7,659 homes in Arden 28704, it is worth more than 28% of them ($343,126 against a typical $441,221), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($243 against a typical $278), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,411 ft² against a typical 1,592 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1980 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 25% 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 178 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC was $1,378. The county assessed it at $212,600.

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