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$416,073$462 / 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 80How 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

48 MADISON AVE

ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
3
Beds
1
Baths
900 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$416K
$333K low$499K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,260 (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.$205,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$205,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,700

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.0.09
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 · 125 ft²Porch · 80 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.

E
Claxton Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Asheville Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Asheville High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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%

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How this home compares

48 Madison 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 73% of homes in Asheville 28801
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Buncombe County

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
$236K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 27% 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$416,073
CheaperTypical $538,414Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$462
CheaperTypical $395Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,431 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 48 Madison Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChestnut HillsAsheville 28801Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$416,07332% of homes27% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46278% of homes66% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²17% of homes13% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²26% of homes10% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than192561% of homes42% of homes6% of homes

About 48 Madison Ave

How much is 48 Madison Ave, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 48 Madison Ave, Asheville, NC is $416,073 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $332,837 to $499,309. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 48 Madison Ave, Asheville, NC?

48 Madison Ave, Asheville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 48 Madison Ave, Asheville, NC built?

48 Madison Ave, Asheville, NC was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 48 Madison Ave, Asheville, NC?

48 Madison 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 48 Madison Ave, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28801?

Among the 4,590 homes in Asheville 28801, it is worth more than 27% of them ($416,073 against a typical $538,414), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($462 against a typical $395), it is bigger than 13% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,431 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1925 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 41% 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 48 Madison Ave, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Madison Ave, Asheville, NC was $2,260. The county assessed it at $205,700.

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