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$434,137$329 / 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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $235,000 on Mar 30, 2017

53 ALABAMA AVE

ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,320 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$434K
$331K low$538K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · Mar 30, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,121 (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.$284,100 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$284,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$284,100

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.Conventional
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 272 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hall Fletcher Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Asheville Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Asheville High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28806These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,958
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,105 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,964
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,152
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

53 Alabama Ave 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 less per square foot than 74% of homes in East West Asheville
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Asheville 28806

What homes are worth in Asheville 28806

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

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$185K$902K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Asheville 28806.

How it measures up in Asheville 28806

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28806.

Estimated value$434,137
CheaperTypical $407,602Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$329
CheaperTypical $312Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 53 Alabama Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast West AshevilleAsheville 28806Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$434,13743% of homes57% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32926% of homes57% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²56% of homes50% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac68% of homes36% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than19157% of homes2% of homes3% of homes

About 53 Alabama Ave

How much is 53 Alabama Ave, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Alabama Ave, Asheville, NC is $434,137 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $330,690 to $537,584. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Alabama Ave, Asheville, NC last sell?

53 Alabama Ave, Asheville, NC last sold on Mar 30, 2017 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Alabama Ave, Asheville, NC?

53 Alabama Ave, Asheville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 53 Alabama Ave, Asheville, NC built?

53 Alabama Ave, Asheville, NC was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Alabama Ave, Asheville, NC?

53 Alabama Ave, Asheville, NC is assigned to Hall Fletcher Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Asheville Middle School (middle), rated B; Asheville High School (high), rated B. All sit in Asheville City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Alabama Ave, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28806?

Among the 15,386 homes in Asheville 28806, it is worth more than 57% of them ($434,137 against a typical $407,602), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($329 against a typical $312), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1915 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 46% 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 53 Alabama Ave, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Alabama Ave, Asheville, NC was $3,121. The county assessed it at $284,100.

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