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$220,163$245 / 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 77How 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

3 ALPINE WAY

SWANNANOA, NC 28778
3
Beds
1
Baths
900 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.
1.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$220K
$170K low$270K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,255 (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.$180,200 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$180,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$180,200

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.1.20
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.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 · 240 ft²Patio · 240 ft²Porch · 240 ft²

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 SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
C.D. Owen Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Charles D. Owen High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

3 Alpine Way 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 96% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% 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
$164K$874K

This home is worth more than 8% 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$220,163
CheaperTypical $364,146Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$245
CheaperTypical $266Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 3 Alpine Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwannanoa 28778Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$220,1638% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24537% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²11% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.2 ac77% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than198350% of homes46% of homes

About 3 Alpine Way

How much is 3 Alpine Way, Swannanoa, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3 Alpine Way, Swannanoa, NC is $220,163 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $170,060 to $270,266. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3 Alpine Way, Swannanoa, NC last sell?

3 Alpine Way, Swannanoa, NC last sold on Aug 10, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3 Alpine Way, Swannanoa, NC?

3 Alpine Way, Swannanoa, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 1.20-acre lot.

When was 3 Alpine Way, Swannanoa, NC built?

3 Alpine Way, Swannanoa, NC was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3 Alpine Way, Swannanoa, NC?

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

How does 3 Alpine Way, Swannanoa, NC compare to other homes in Swannanoa 28778?

Among the 3,968 homes in Swannanoa 28778, it is worth more than 8% of them ($220,163 against a typical $364,146), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($245 against a typical $266), it is bigger than 11% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (1.2 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1983 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 4% 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 3 Alpine Way, Swannanoa, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3 Alpine Way, Swannanoa, NC was $1,255. The county assessed it at $180,200.

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