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$410,362$349 / 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 84How 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 $288,000 on Jan 9, 2017

53 HIGHLAND ST

ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,177 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$410K
$346K low$475K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$288,000 · Jan 9, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,159 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$305,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$123,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$182,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$305,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$305,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Conventional
CountyBUNCOMBE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1992
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.None
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 · 91 ft²Patio · 144 ft²Porch · 338 ft²

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

E
Claxton Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Asheville Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Asheville High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Asheville City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28801These 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.163
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 100.113

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,916 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,565
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,691
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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 Highland 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 73% of homes in Asheville 28801
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Asheville 28801

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

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$223K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Asheville 28801.

How it measures up in Asheville 28801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Asheville 28801.

Estimated value$410,362
CheaperTypical $534,659Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$349
CheaperTypical $392Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,177 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 53 Highland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFive PointsAsheville 28801Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$410,36231% of homes27% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34946% of homes36% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,177 ft²38% of homes34% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac34% of homes22% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than192548% of homes42% of homes7% of homes

About 53 Highland St

How much is 53 Highland St, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Highland St, Asheville, NC is $410,362 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $345,846 to $474,878. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Highland St, Asheville, NC last sell?

53 Highland St, Asheville, NC last sold on Jan 9, 2017 for $288,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Highland St, Asheville, NC?

53 Highland St, Asheville, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,177 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 53 Highland St, Asheville, NC built?

53 Highland St, Asheville, NC was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Highland St, Asheville, NC?

53 Highland St, Asheville, NC is assigned to Claxton Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 Highland St, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28801?

Among the 4,588 homes in Asheville 28801, it is worth more than 27% of them ($410,362 against a typical $534,659), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($349 against a typical $392), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,177 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1925 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 41% 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 Highland St, Asheville, NC?

The 2024 property tax bill for 53 Highland St, Asheville, NC was $3,159. The county assessed it at $305,800.

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