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$588,449$422 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $980 on Jun 14, 2021

5 FOREST LAKE DR

ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,393 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
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

$588K
$520K low$657K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$980 · Jun 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$355,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$315,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$355,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$355,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
W.W. Estes Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.5 mi
H
T.C. Roberson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
Valley Springs Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.8 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28803These 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.114
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 100.112

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
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.34,239
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.925 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,115
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,527
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

5 Forest Lake 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 more than 70% of homes in Biltmore Forest
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Asheville 28803
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Asheville 28803

What homes are worth in Asheville 28803

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

This home
$197K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Asheville 28803.

How it measures up in Asheville 28803

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28803.

Estimated value$588,449
CheaperTypical $460,191Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$422
CheaperTypical $318Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,393 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,538 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 5 Forest Lake Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBiltmore ForestAsheville 28803Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$588,44970% of homes67% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42278% of homes82% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,393 ft²43% of homes42% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac32% of homes32% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than201588% of homes90% of homes88% of homes

About 5 Forest Lake Dr

How much is 5 Forest Lake Dr, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Forest Lake Dr, Asheville, NC is $588,449 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $519,844 to $657,054. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Forest Lake Dr, Asheville, NC last sell?

5 Forest Lake Dr, Asheville, NC last sold on Jun 14, 2021 for $980, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Forest Lake Dr, Asheville, NC?

5 Forest Lake Dr, Asheville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,393 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 5 Forest Lake Dr, Asheville, NC built?

5 Forest Lake Dr, Asheville, NC was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Forest Lake Dr, Asheville, NC?

5 Forest Lake Dr, Asheville, NC is assigned to W.W. Estes Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; T.C. Roberson High School (high), rated B+; Valley Springs Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Forest Lake Dr, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28803?

Among the 11,391 homes in Asheville 28803, it is worth more than 67% of them ($588,449 against a typical $460,191), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($422 against a typical $318), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,393 ft² against a typical 1,538 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2015 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 70% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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