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$277,335$266 / 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 81How 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 $90,000 on Sep 10, 2001

213 VARDEN PL

SWANNANOA, NC 28778
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,044 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
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

$277K
$224K low$330K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,000 · Sep 10, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,420 (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.$215,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$160,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$215,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$215,900

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.Ranch
CountyBUNCOMBE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
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
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.Patio · 288 ft²

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

M
C.D. Owen Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Charles D. Owen High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
W.D. Williams Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28778These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,788
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.309 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,268
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,894
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

213 Varden 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 88% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Swannanoa 28778
  • Older than 74% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Swannanoa 28778

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

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$167K$899K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Swannanoa 28778.

How it measures up in Swannanoa 28778

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Swannanoa 28778.

Estimated value$277,335
CheaperTypical $365,151Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,044 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 213 Varden Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwannanoa 28778Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$277,33525% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26649% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,044 ft²22% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac26% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than196127% of homes26% of homes

About 213 Varden Pl

How much is 213 Varden Pl, Swannanoa, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 213 Varden Pl, Swannanoa, NC is $277,335 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $224,381 to $330,289. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 213 Varden Pl, Swannanoa, NC last sell?

213 Varden Pl, Swannanoa, NC last sold on Sep 10, 2001 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 213 Varden Pl, Swannanoa, NC?

213 Varden Pl, Swannanoa, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,044 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 213 Varden Pl, Swannanoa, NC built?

213 Varden Pl, Swannanoa, NC was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 213 Varden Pl, Swannanoa, NC?

213 Varden Pl, Swannanoa, NC is assigned to C.D. Owen Middle School (middle), rated C-; Charles D. Owen High School (high), rated B-; W.D. Williams Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 213 Varden Pl, Swannanoa, NC compare to other homes in Swannanoa 28778?

Among the 3,968 homes in Swannanoa 28778, it is worth more than 25% of them ($277,335 against a typical $365,151), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($266 against a typical $268), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,044 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1961 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 12% 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 213 Varden Pl, Swannanoa, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 213 Varden Pl, Swannanoa, NC was $1,420. The county assessed it at $215,900.

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