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$392,650$292 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $375,000 on Jun 24, 2022

49 FOREST RIDGE DR

ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,344 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$393K
$357K low$428K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$375,000 · Jun 24, 2022
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.$72,650
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$58,120
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.83%
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.$320,000
CERTAINTY HOME LOANS LLC · recorded Jun 24, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,825 (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.$262,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$267,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$262,000

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.1.00
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
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.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 109 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.

E
Johnston Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi
M
C.A. Erwin Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Clyde A. Erwin High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Buncombe County 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%

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

49 Forest Ridge Dr 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 66% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Asheville 28806
  • Older than 76% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Asheville 28806

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

This home
$182K$919K

This home is worth more than 44% 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$392,650
CheaperTypical $412,231Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$292
CheaperTypical $323Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 49 Forest Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAsheville 28806Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$392,65044% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29237% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²55% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac89% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than195933% of homes24% of homes

About 49 Forest Ridge Dr

How much is 49 Forest Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 49 Forest Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC is $392,650 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $357,198 to $428,102. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 49 Forest Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC last sell?

49 Forest Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC last sold on Jun 24, 2022 for $375,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 49 Forest Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC?

49 Forest Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 49 Forest Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC built?

49 Forest Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 49 Forest Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC?

49 Forest Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC is assigned to Johnston Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; C.A. Erwin Middle School (middle), rated B-; Clyde A. Erwin High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 49 Forest Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28806?

Among the 15,321 homes in Asheville 28806, it is worth more than 44% of them ($392,650 against a typical $412,231), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($292 against a typical $323), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1959 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 34% 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 49 Forest Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 49 Forest Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC was $1,825. The county assessed it at $262,000.

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