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Last sold for $1,400,000 on Oct 18, 2023

50 FOREST RD

ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
4
Beds
5
Baths
4,528 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.
1.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,400,000 · Oct 18, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,678 (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.$306,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$306,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$306,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
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.1.30
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Patio · 324 ft²Porch · 50 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
W.W. Estes Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.4 mi
H
T.C. Roberson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
Valley Springs Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.6 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

50 Forest Rd 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Asheville 28803
  • Older than 74% of homes in Buncombe County

How it measures up in Asheville 28803

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

Living area4,528 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,538 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size1.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 50 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBiltmore ForestAsheville 28803Buncombe County
Living areabigger than4,528 ft²92% of homes96% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.3 ac86% of homes87% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than196131% of homes27% of homes26% of homes

About 50 Forest Rd

When did 50 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC last sell?

50 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC last sold on Oct 18, 2023 for $1,400,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 50 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC?

50 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,528 square feet of living space and a 1.30-acre lot.

When was 50 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC built?

50 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 50 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC?

50 Forest Rd, 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 50 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28803?

Among the 11,395 homes in Asheville 28803, it is bigger than 96% of them (4,528 ft² against a typical 1,538 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (1.3 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1961 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 50 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 50 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC was $1,678. The county assessed it at $306,900.

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