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$311,064$226 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $205,000 on Oct 3, 2019

305 RIDGE ST

CANDLER, NC 28715
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,376 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$311K
$289K low$334K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$205,000 · Oct 3, 2019
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$121,702
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$97,362
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.61%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$181,800
ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR H · recorded Oct 3, 2019
3rd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$7,562

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,557 (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.$228,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$228,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$228,400

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.0.31
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
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
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 · 32 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Enka Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Enka High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Sand Hill-Venable Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.0 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28715These 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.91
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 100.110

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
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.30,624
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.393 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,746
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,737
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

305 Ridge St 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 83% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Candler 28715
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Candler 28715

What homes are worth in Candler 28715

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

This home
$157K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Candler 28715.

How it measures up in Candler 28715

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Candler 28715.

Estimated value$311,064
CheaperTypical $414,557Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$226
CheaperTypical $273Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,376 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,470 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 305 Ridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCandler 28715Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$311,06427% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22625% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,376 ft²42% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac16% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than201993% of homes93% of homes

About 305 Ridge St

How much is 305 Ridge St, Candler, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 305 Ridge St, Candler, NC is $311,064 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $288,615 to $333,513. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 305 Ridge St, Candler, NC last sell?

305 Ridge St, Candler, NC last sold on Oct 3, 2019 for $205,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 305 Ridge St, Candler, NC?

305 Ridge St, Candler, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,376 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 305 Ridge St, Candler, NC built?

305 Ridge St, Candler, NC was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 305 Ridge St, Candler, NC?

305 Ridge St, Candler, NC is assigned to Enka Middle School (middle), rated B-; Enka High School (high), rated C; Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 305 Ridge St, Candler, NC compare to other homes in Candler 28715?

Among the 10,710 homes in Candler 28715, it is worth more than 27% of them ($311,064 against a typical $414,557), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($226 against a typical $273), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,376 ft² against a typical 1,470 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2019 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 17% 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 305 Ridge St, Candler, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 305 Ridge St, Candler, NC was $1,557. The county assessed it at $228,400.

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