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178 RICHLAND ST

ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
3
Beds
1
Baths
916 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,268 (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.$205,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$205,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.57
47
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
82
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
51
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.22 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.22
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 · 104 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hall Fletcher Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Asheville Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Asheville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28806These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.110

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
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.44,958
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,105 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,964
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,152
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

178 Richland St 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.

  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Buncombe County

How it measures up in Asheville 28806

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28806.

Living area916 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 178 Richland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast West AshevilleAsheville 28806Buncombe County
Living areabigger than916 ft²20% of homes15% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac67% of homes36% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than193035% of homes17% of homes11% of homes

About 178 Richland St

When did 178 Richland St, Asheville, NC last sell?

178 Richland St, Asheville, NC last sold on Aug 30, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 Richland St, Asheville, NC?

178 Richland St, Asheville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 916 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 178 Richland St, Asheville, NC built?

178 Richland St, Asheville, NC was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 178 Richland St, Asheville, NC?

178 Richland St, Asheville, NC is assigned to Hall Fletcher 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 178 Richland St, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28806?

Among the 15,338 homes in Asheville 28806, it is bigger than 15% of them (916 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1930 against a typical 1972). 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 Richland St, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Richland St, Asheville, NC was $2,268. The county assessed it at $205,900.

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