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$485,000$372 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $321,384 on Apr 7, 2026

5 LOCUST ST

ASHEVILLE, NC 28804
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,303 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$485K
$434K low$536K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$321,384 · Apr 7, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,567 (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.$155,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,900

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.Contemporary
CountyBUNCOMBE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 194 ft²Porch · 56 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Woodfin Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
H
Clyde A. Erwin High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
M
C.A. Erwin Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.0 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28804These 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.90
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 100.116

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.88%
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.9.5%
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.25,390
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.932 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,229
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,017
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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 Locust 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 69% of homes in Asheville 28804
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Asheville 28804
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Among the newest homes in Asheville 28804

What homes are worth in Asheville 28804

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

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$210K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Asheville 28804.

How it measures up in Asheville 28804

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28804.

Estimated value$485,000
CheaperTypical $641,512Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$372
CheaperTypical $377Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,303 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,720 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 5 Locust St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAsheville 28804Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$485,00031% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37249% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,303 ft²26% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac15% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 5 Locust St

How much is 5 Locust St, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Locust St, Asheville, NC is $485,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $434,179 to $535,821. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Locust St, Asheville, NC last sell?

5 Locust St, Asheville, NC last sold on Apr 7, 2026 for $321,384, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Locust St, Asheville, NC?

5 Locust St, Asheville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,303 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 5 Locust St, Asheville, NC built?

5 Locust St, Asheville, NC was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Locust St, Asheville, NC?

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

How does 5 Locust St, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28804?

Among the 9,544 homes in Asheville 28804, it is worth more than 31% of them ($485,000 against a typical $641,512), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($372 against a typical $377), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,303 ft² against a typical 1,720 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 55% 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 Locust St, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Locust St, Asheville, NC was $1,567. The county assessed it at $155,900.

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