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$870,000$511 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $80,000 on Apr 1, 2020

42 RICHLAND ST

ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
1,704 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.
2,614 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$870K
$748K low$992K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Apr 1, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,873 (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.$534,600 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$534,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$534,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.06
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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
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 · 30 ft²Porch · 382 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
Asheville Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Isaac Dickson Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Asheville High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28806These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,958
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,105 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,964
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,152
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

42 Richland 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 more than 97% of homes in Asheville 28806
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Asheville 28806
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Asheville 28806
  • Among the smallest lots in East West Asheville
  • Newer than 94% of homes in East West Asheville

What homes are worth in Asheville 28806

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

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$195K$899K

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Asheville 28806.

How it measures up in Asheville 28806

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28806.

Estimated value$870,000
CheaperTypical $407,861Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$511
CheaperTypical $312Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,318 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 42 Richland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast West AshevilleAsheville 28806Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$870,00096% of homes97% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51189% of homes96% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,704 ft²76% of homes77% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²almost no homes5% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than202094% of homes94% of homes94% of homes

About 42 Richland St

How much is 42 Richland St, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Richland St, Asheville, NC is $870,000 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $748,375 to $991,625. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Richland St, Asheville, NC last sell?

42 Richland St, Asheville, NC last sold on Apr 1, 2020 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Richland St, Asheville, NC?

42 Richland St, Asheville, NC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,704 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 42 Richland St, Asheville, NC built?

42 Richland St, Asheville, NC was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Richland St, Asheville, NC?

42 Richland St, Asheville, NC is assigned to Asheville Middle School (middle), rated B; Isaac Dickson Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 42 Richland St, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28806?

Among the 15,386 homes in Asheville 28806, it is worth more than 97% of them ($870,000 against a typical $407,861), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($511 against a typical $312), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,704 ft² against a typical 1,318 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2020 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 88% 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 42 Richland St, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Richland St, Asheville, NC was $5,873. The county assessed it at $534,600.

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