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$314,930$323 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $318,000 on Nov 29, 2023

196 RICHMOND HILL DR

ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
3
Beds
1
Baths
975 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$315K
$269K low$361K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$318,000 · Nov 29, 2023
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$155,930
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$124,744
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.50%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$159,000
LOWER LLC · recorded Nov 29, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,162 (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.$196,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$196,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$196,800

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.0.34
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.Deck · 240 ft²Patio · 240 ft²Porch · 72 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
Emma Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi
H
Clyde A. Erwin High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
C.A. Erwin Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Buncombe County 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

196 Richmond Hill Dr 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 82% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Asheville 28806

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

This home
$185K$928K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Asheville 28806.

How it measures up in Asheville 28806

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

Estimated value$314,930
CheaperTypical $412,669Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$323
CheaperTypical $322Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area975 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 196 Richmond Hill Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAsheville 28806Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$314,93022% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32350% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than975 ft²20% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac59% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than196339% of homes28% of homes

About 196 Richmond Hill Dr

How much is 196 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC is $314,930 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $269,062 to $360,798. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC last sell?

196 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC last sold on Nov 29, 2023 for $318,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 196 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC?

196 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 975 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 196 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC built?

196 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 196 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC?

196 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC is assigned to Emma Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Clyde A. Erwin High School (high), rated D-; C.A. Erwin 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 196 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28806?

Among the 15,331 homes in Asheville 28806, it is worth more than 22% of them ($314,930 against a typical $412,669), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($323 against a typical $322), it is bigger than 20% of them (975 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1963 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 18% 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 196 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC was $2,162. The county assessed it at $196,800.

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