Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$521,207$213 / 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 88How 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 $1,100,000 on May 3, 2023

53 MALLARD RUN DR

ARDEN, NC 28704
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,443 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.
3.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
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

$521K
$460K low$583K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,100,000 · May 3, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,793 (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.$433,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$139,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$294,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$433,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$433,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.59
42
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
31
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
78
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
51
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.48
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.Deck · 560 ft²Patio · 560 ft²Porch · 368 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Avery's Creek Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.9 mi
M
Valley Springs Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.4 mi
H
T.C. Roberson High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28704These 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.73
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 100.107

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,915
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.724 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,954
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,744
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

53 Mallard Run Dr 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 65% of homes in Arden 28704
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Arden 28704
  • Older than 96% of homes in Arden 28704

What homes are worth in Arden 28704

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

This home
$183K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Arden 28704.

How it measures up in Arden 28704

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Arden 28704.

Estimated value$521,207
CheaperTypical $444,940Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $277Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,443 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,615 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size3.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 53 Mallard Run Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArden 28704Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$521,20765% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21318% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,443 ft²79% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.48 ac96% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than19494% of homes17% of homes

About 53 Mallard Run Dr

How much is 53 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC is $521,207 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $459,751 to $582,663. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC last sell?

53 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC last sold on May 3, 2023 for $1,100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC?

53 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,443 square feet of living space and a 3.48-acre lot.

When was 53 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC built?

53 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC?

53 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC is assigned to Avery's Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Valley Springs Middle School (middle), rated B+; T.C. Roberson 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 53 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC compare to other homes in Arden 28704?

Among the 7,662 homes in Arden 28704, it is worth more than 65% of them ($521,207 against a typical $444,940), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($213 against a typical $277), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,443 ft² against a typical 1,615 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (3.48 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1949 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 61% 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 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC was $2,793. The county assessed it at $433,300.

More homes on Mallard Run Dr

Closest homes

More homes in Arden 28704

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 53 Mallard Run Dr on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map