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$457,158$249 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $87,000 on Feb 24, 1994

396 LIBERTY RD

CANDLER, NC 28715
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,837 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.
2.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$457K
$420K low$495K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$87,000 · Feb 24, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,113 (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.$310,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$310,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$310,000

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.Ranch
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.27
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
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.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 230 ft²Patio · 230 ft²Porch · 260 ft²

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 · 1.3 mi
E
Sand Hill-Venable Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.9 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%

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How this home compares

396 Liberty 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Candler 28715
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 79% 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
$164K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 59% 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$457,158
CheaperTypical $414,322Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$249
CheaperTypical $270Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,837 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,479 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size2.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 396 Liberty Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCandler 28715Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$457,15859% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24939% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,837 ft²70% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.27 ac87% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than196321% of homes28% of homes

About 396 Liberty Rd

How much is 396 Liberty Rd, Candler, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 396 Liberty Rd, Candler, NC is $457,158 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $419,693 to $494,623. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 396 Liberty Rd, Candler, NC last sell?

396 Liberty Rd, Candler, NC last sold on Feb 24, 1994 for $87,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 396 Liberty Rd, Candler, NC?

396 Liberty Rd, Candler, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,837 square feet of living space and a 2.27-acre lot.

When was 396 Liberty Rd, Candler, NC built?

396 Liberty Rd, Candler, NC was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 396 Liberty Rd, Candler, NC?

396 Liberty Rd, 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 396 Liberty Rd, Candler, NC compare to other homes in Candler 28715?

Among the 10,701 homes in Candler 28715, it is worth more than 59% of them ($457,158 against a typical $414,322), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($249 against a typical $270), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,837 ft² against a typical 1,479 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (2.27 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1963 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 50% 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 396 Liberty Rd, Candler, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 396 Liberty Rd, Candler, NC was $2,113. The county assessed it at $310,000.

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