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$347,530$355 / 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 91How 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 $330,000 on Oct 14, 2022

222 ALEXANDER AVE

SWANNANOA, NC 28778
2
Beds
1
Baths
978 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
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

$348K
$316K low$379K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$330,000 · Oct 14, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,783 (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.$256,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$256,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$256,000

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.0.25
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.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 20 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
H
Charles D. Owen High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
W.D. Williams Elementary SchoolC-
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

222 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 74% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Swannanoa 28778
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Swannanoa 28778
  • Older than 85% of homes in Swannanoa 28778

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 46% 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$347,530
CheaperTypical $364,394Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$355
CheaperTypical $269Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area978 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 222 Alexander Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwannanoa 28778Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$347,53046% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35586% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than978 ft²16% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac26% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than194615% of homes15% of homes

About 222 Alexander Ave

How much is 222 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 222 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC is $347,530 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $316,449 to $378,611. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 222 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC last sell?

222 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC last sold on Oct 14, 2022 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 222 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC?

222 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 978 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 222 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC built?

222 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 222 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC?

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

How does 222 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC compare to other homes in Swannanoa 28778?

Among the 3,968 homes in Swannanoa 28778, it is worth more than 46% of them ($347,530 against a typical $364,394), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($355 against a typical $269), it is bigger than 16% of them (978 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1946 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 26% 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 222 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 222 Alexander Ave, Swannanoa, NC was $1,783. The county assessed it at $256,000.

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