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$287,447$230 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

42 RIDGE ST

ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,248 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$287K
$246K low$329K high
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.$147,447
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$117,958
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.47%
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.$125,000
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE · recorded Nov 16, 2016
2nd 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.$15,000
STATE EMPLOYEES CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,766 (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.$251,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$251,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$251,800

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.0.12
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.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.Deck · 240 ft²Patio · 240 ft²Porch · 144 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Isaac Dickson Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Asheville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28801These 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.163
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 100.113

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.15,270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,916 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,565
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,691
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

42 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 93% of homes in Asheville 28801
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Asheville 28801
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Asheville 28801

What homes are worth in Asheville 28801

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

This home
$225K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Asheville 28801.

How it measures up in Asheville 28801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28801.

Estimated value$287,447
CheaperTypical $544,425Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$230
CheaperTypical $398Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 42 Ridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast End / Valley StreetAsheville 28801Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$287,44724% of homes7% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23018% of homes6% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²47% of homes40% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac29% of homes22% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than199670% of homes74% of homes61% of homes

About 42 Ridge St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Ridge St, Asheville, NC is $287,447 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $246,344 to $328,550. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 42 Ridge St, Asheville, NC?

42 Ridge St, Asheville, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 42 Ridge St, Asheville, NC built?

42 Ridge St, Asheville, NC was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Ridge St, Asheville, NC?

42 Ridge St, Asheville, NC is assigned to Asheville Middle School (middle), rated A-; Isaac Dickson Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; 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 Ridge St, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28801?

Among the 4,590 homes in Asheville 28801, it is worth more than 7% of them ($287,447 against a typical $544,425), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($230 against a typical $398), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1996 against a typical 1928). 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 42 Ridge St, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Ridge St, Asheville, NC was $2,766. The county assessed it at $251,800.

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