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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $110,000 on Apr 28, 2025

285 RIDDLE RD

SWANNANOA, NC 28778
0
Baths
700 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$110,000 · Apr 28, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$772 (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.$110,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.47
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
85
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
51
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
W.D. Williams Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Charles D. Owen High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
C.D. Owen Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 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

285 Riddle Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Buncombe County

How it measures up in Swannanoa 28778

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

Living area700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 285 Riddle Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwannanoa 28778Buncombe County
Living areabigger than700 ft²3% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac86% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than198450% of homes47% of homes

About 285 Riddle Rd

When did 285 Riddle Rd, Swannanoa, NC last sell?

285 Riddle Rd, Swannanoa, NC last sold on Apr 28, 2025 for $110,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Riddle Rd, Swannanoa, NC?

285 Riddle Rd, Swannanoa, NC has 700 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 285 Riddle Rd, Swannanoa, NC built?

285 Riddle Rd, Swannanoa, NC was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 285 Riddle Rd, Swannanoa, NC?

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

How does 285 Riddle Rd, Swannanoa, NC compare to other homes in Swannanoa 28778?

Among the 3,967 homes in Swannanoa 28778, it is bigger than 3% of them (700 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1984 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 285 Riddle Rd, Swannanoa, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Riddle Rd, Swannanoa, NC was $772. The county assessed it at $110,800.

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