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$268,951$226 / 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 79How 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

5 FORREST LN

CANDLER, NC 28715
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,188 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.
1.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$269K
$213K low$325K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,254 (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.$184,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$184,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$184,000

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.1.24
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.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 · 168 ft²Patio · 168 ft²Porch · 35 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
Candler Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.9 mi
M
Enka Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.1 mi
H
Enka High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28715These 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.91
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 100.110

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
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.30,624
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.393 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,746
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,737
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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 Forrest Ln 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 89% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Candler 28715

What homes are worth in Candler 28715

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

This home
$158K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Candler 28715.

How it measures up in Candler 28715

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Candler 28715.

Estimated value$268,951
CheaperTypical $411,817Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$226
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,188 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size1.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 5 Forrest Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCandler 28715Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$268,95119% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22625% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,188 ft²29% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.24 ac74% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than196018% of homes25% of homes

About 5 Forrest Ln

How much is 5 Forrest Ln, Candler, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Forrest Ln, Candler, NC is $268,951 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $212,879 to $325,023. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5 Forrest Ln, Candler, NC?

5 Forrest Ln, Candler, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,188 square feet of living space and a 1.24-acre lot.

When was 5 Forrest Ln, Candler, NC built?

5 Forrest Ln, Candler, NC was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Forrest Ln, Candler, NC?

5 Forrest Ln, Candler, NC is assigned to Candler Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Enka Middle School (middle), rated C-; Enka High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Forrest Ln, Candler, NC compare to other homes in Candler 28715?

Among the 10,703 homes in Candler 28715, it is worth more than 19% of them ($268,951 against a typical $411,817), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($226 against a typical $272), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,188 ft² against a typical 1,485 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (1.24 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1960 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 11% 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 5 Forrest Ln, Candler, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Forrest Ln, Candler, NC was $1,254. The county assessed it at $184,000.

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