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$458,890$652 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $460,000 on Dec 9, 2025

522 RICEVILLE RD

ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
2
Beds
1
Baths
704 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.
0.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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

$459K
$419K low$498K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$460,000 · Dec 9, 2025
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$458,890
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$367,112

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.$129,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$94,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$126,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,000

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.Rustic
CountyBUNCOMBE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.59
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
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.Porch · 182 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Charles C. Bell Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
A.C. Reynolds Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
H
A.C. Reynolds High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28805These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.19,024
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.734 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,576
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,964
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

522 Riceville 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Asheville 28805
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Asheville 28805
  • Older than 95% of homes in Asheville 28805

What homes are worth in Asheville 28805

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

This home
$221K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Asheville 28805.

How it measures up in Asheville 28805

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28805.

Estimated value$458,890
CheaperTypical $468,579Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$652
CheaperTypical $317Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,470 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 522 Riceville Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAsheville 28805Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$458,89047% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$65298% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than704 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.59 ac60% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than19305% of homes11% of homes

About 522 Riceville Rd

How much is 522 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 522 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC is $458,890 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $419,445 to $498,335. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 522 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC last sell?

522 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC last sold on Dec 9, 2025 for $460,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 522 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC?

522 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 704 square feet of living space and a 0.59-acre lot.

When was 522 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC built?

522 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 522 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC?

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

How does 522 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28805?

Among the 7,150 homes in Asheville 28805, it is worth more than 47% of them ($458,890 against a typical $468,579), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($652 against a typical $317), it is bigger than 3% of them (704 ft² against a typical 1,470 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.59 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1930 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 49% 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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