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$751,441$601 / 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 85How 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 $702,000 on Jul 13, 2023

501 HOWLAND RD

ASHEVILLE, NC 28804
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,250 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.
0.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$751K
$641K low$862K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$702,000 · Jul 13, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,431 (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.$409,600 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$409,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$409,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.93
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
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, 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.Deck · 72 ft²Patio · 197 ft²Porch · 268 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
Haw Creek Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi
M
A.C. Reynolds Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.0 mi
H
A.C. Reynolds High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.1 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

501 Howland 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.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Asheville 28804
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of 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.

This home
$212K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 62% 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$751,441
CheaperTypical $639,471Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$601
CheaperTypical $371Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,731 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 501 Howland Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAsheville 28804Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$751,44162% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60190% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,250 ft²23% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.93 ac75% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than197347% of homes37% of homes

About 501 Howland Rd

How much is 501 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC is $751,441 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $641,243 to $861,639. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 501 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC last sell?

501 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC last sold on Jul 13, 2023 for $702,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 501 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC?

501 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,250 square feet of living space and a 0.93-acre lot.

When was 501 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC built?

501 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 501 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC?

501 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC is assigned to Haw Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; A.C. Reynolds Middle School (middle), rated B-; A.C. Reynolds High School (high), rated B. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28804?

Among the 9,579 homes in Asheville 28804, it is worth more than 62% of them ($751,441 against a typical $639,471), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($601 against a typical $371), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,250 ft² against a typical 1,731 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.93 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1973 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 83% 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 501 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Howland Rd, Asheville, NC was $3,431. The county assessed it at $409,600.

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