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247 MONTFORD AVE

ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
1
Beds
6
Baths
3,044 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,669 (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.$425,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$425,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$425,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
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.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
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.Porch · 422 ft²

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

E
Isaac Dickson Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Asheville Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Asheville High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28801These 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.163
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.113

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.15,270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,916 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,565
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,691
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

247 Montford 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.

  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Among the oldest homes in Buncombe County

How it measures up in Asheville 28801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28801.

Living area3,044 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 247 Montford Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHistoric MontfordAsheville 28801Buncombe County
Living areabigger than3,044 ft²90% of homes92% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac16% of homes18% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than191219% of homes13% of homesalmost no homes

About 247 Montford Ave

When did 247 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC last sell?

247 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC last sold on Feb 15, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 247 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC?

247 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC has 1 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3,044 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 247 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC built?

247 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 247 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC?

247 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC is assigned to Isaac Dickson Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Asheville Middle School (middle), rated B; Asheville High School (high), rated B. All sit in Asheville City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 247 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28801?

Among the 4,586 homes in Asheville 28801, it is bigger than 92% of them (3,044 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1912 against a typical 1928). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 247 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 247 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC was $4,669. The county assessed it at $425,000.

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