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$285,329$177 / 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 82How 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

220 ALEXANDER AVE

SWANNANOA, NC 28778
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,612 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.
0.91 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$285K
$235K low$335K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,946 (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.$279,300 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$279,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$279,300

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.Ranch
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.91
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
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 120 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.

M
C.D. Owen Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
W.D. Williams Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Charles D. Owen High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 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

220 Alexander Ave 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 87% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Swannanoa 28778
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Swannanoa 28778
  • Older than 73% 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.

This home
$165K$927K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$285,329
CheaperTypical $364,394Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $269Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,612 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.91 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 220 Alexander Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwannanoa 28778Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,32928% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1777% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,612 ft²70% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.91 ac69% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than196228% of homes27% of homes

About 220 Alexander Ave

How much is 220 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 220 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC is $285,329 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $235,324 to $335,334. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 220 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC?

220 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,612 square feet of living space and a 0.91-acre lot.

When was 220 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC built?

220 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 220 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC?

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

How does 220 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC compare to other homes in Swannanoa 28778?

Among the 3,968 homes in Swannanoa 28778, it is worth more than 28% of them ($285,329 against a typical $364,394), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($177 against a typical $269), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,612 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.91 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1962 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 13% 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 220 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 220 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC was $1,946. The county assessed it at $279,300.

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