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$544,540$613 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $200,000 on Jul 27, 2012

256 FOREST HILL DR

ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
2
Beds
2
Baths
888 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$545K
$482K low$607K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$200,000 · Jul 27, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,016 (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.$274,600 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$282,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$274,600

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.0.13
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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 · 80 ft²Patio · 80 ft²Porch · 64 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
SilsaA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Asheville Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Hall Fletcher Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28803These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,239
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.925 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,115
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,527
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

256 Forest Hill 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Asheville 28803
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Asheville 28803
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Kenilworth
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Kenilworth

What homes are worth in Asheville 28803

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

This home
$196K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Asheville 28803.

How it measures up in Asheville 28803

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28803.

Estimated value$544,540
CheaperTypical $460,427Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$613
CheaperTypical $318Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area888 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 256 Forest Hill Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKenilworthAsheville 28803Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$544,54045% of homes62% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61395% of homes96% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than888 ft²11% of homes9% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac9% of homes13% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than198565% of homes50% of homes49% of homes

About 256 Forest Hill Dr

How much is 256 Forest Hill Dr, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Forest Hill Dr, Asheville, NC is $544,540 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $481,850 to $607,230. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Forest Hill Dr, Asheville, NC last sell?

256 Forest Hill Dr, Asheville, NC last sold on Jul 27, 2012 for $200,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Forest Hill Dr, Asheville, NC?

256 Forest Hill Dr, Asheville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 888 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 256 Forest Hill Dr, Asheville, NC built?

256 Forest Hill Dr, Asheville, NC was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Forest Hill Dr, Asheville, NC?

256 Forest Hill Dr, Asheville, NC is assigned to Silsa (high), rated A; Asheville Middle School (middle), rated A-; Hall Fletcher Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Asheville City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Forest Hill Dr, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28803?

Among the 11,393 homes in Asheville 28803, it is worth more than 62% of them ($544,540 against a typical $460,427), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($613 against a typical $318), it is bigger than 9% of them (888 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1985 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 64% 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 256 Forest Hill Dr, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Forest Hill Dr, Asheville, NC was $3,016. The county assessed it at $274,600.

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