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$276,709$288 / 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 81How 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

38 SALEM AVE

ASHEVILLE, NC 28804
2
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$277K
$223K low$331K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,521 (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.$229,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$229,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$229,500

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.0.21
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.Patio · 128 ft²Porch · 32 ft²

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

E
Claxton Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Asheville Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Asheville High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28804These 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.90
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 100.116

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
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.25,390
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.932 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,229
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,017
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

38 Salem 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.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Asheville 28804
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Jackson Park
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Asheville 28804
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Asheville 28804
  • Older than 79% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Asheville 28804

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

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$212K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Asheville 28804.

How it measures up in Asheville 28804

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28804.

Estimated value$276,709
CheaperTypical $639,471Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$288
CheaperTypical $371Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,731 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 38 Salem Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson ParkAsheville 28804Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$276,70914% of homes6% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28815% of homes23% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²29% of homes11% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac55% of homes21% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than195550% of homes29% of homes21% of homes

About 38 Salem Ave

How much is 38 Salem Ave, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Salem Ave, Asheville, NC is $276,709 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $222,767 to $330,651. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Salem Ave, Asheville, NC last sell?

38 Salem Ave, Asheville, NC last sold on Feb 15, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Salem Ave, Asheville, NC?

38 Salem Ave, Asheville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 38 Salem Ave, Asheville, NC built?

38 Salem Ave, Asheville, NC was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Salem Ave, Asheville, NC?

38 Salem Ave, Asheville, NC is assigned to Claxton 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 38 Salem Ave, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28804?

Among the 9,579 homes in Asheville 28804, it is worth more than 6% of them ($276,709 against a typical $639,471), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($288 against a typical $371), it is bigger than 11% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,731 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1955 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 12% 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 38 Salem Ave, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Salem Ave, Asheville, NC was $2,521. The county assessed it at $229,500.

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