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$674,423$182 / 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 94How 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 $485,000 on Aug 21, 2020

205 RIVA RIDGE DR

FAIRVIEW, NC 28730
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,698 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.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$674K
$636K low$713K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$485,000 · Aug 21, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,209 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$473,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$424,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$473,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$473,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.0.54
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 460 ft²Patio · 620 ft²Porch · 32 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Fairview Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.7 mi
H
A.C. Reynolds High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
Cane Creek Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28730These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,117
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.227 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,099
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,529
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

205 Riva Ridge 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 more than 78% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Fairview 28730
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Fairview 28730

What homes are worth in Fairview 28730

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

This home
$238K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Fairview 28730.

How it measures up in Fairview 28730

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairview 28730.

Estimated value$674,423
CheaperTypical $566,387Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$182
CheaperTypical $309Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area3,698 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 1.17 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 205 Riva Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairview 28730Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$674,42365% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1824% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than3,698 ft²95% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac17% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than198636% of homes50% of homes

About 205 Riva Ridge Dr

How much is 205 Riva Ridge Dr, Fairview, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 205 Riva Ridge Dr, Fairview, NC is $674,423 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $635,640 to $713,206. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 205 Riva Ridge Dr, Fairview, NC last sell?

205 Riva Ridge Dr, Fairview, NC last sold on Aug 21, 2020 for $485,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 205 Riva Ridge Dr, Fairview, NC?

205 Riva Ridge Dr, Fairview, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,698 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 205 Riva Ridge Dr, Fairview, NC built?

205 Riva Ridge Dr, Fairview, NC was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 205 Riva Ridge Dr, Fairview, NC?

205 Riva Ridge Dr, Fairview, NC is assigned to Fairview Elementary School (elementary), rated A; A.C. Reynolds High School (high), rated B; Cane Creek Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 205 Riva Ridge Dr, Fairview, NC compare to other homes in Fairview 28730?

Among the 4,389 homes in Fairview 28730, it is worth more than 65% of them ($674,423 against a typical $566,387), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($182 against a typical $309), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,698 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 1.17 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1986 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 78% 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 205 Riva Ridge Dr, Fairview, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 205 Riva Ridge Dr, Fairview, NC was $3,209. The county assessed it at $473,600.

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