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$484,062$217 / 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 90How 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 $33,000 on Mar 26, 2013

53 RICE RD

ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
4
Beds
6 / 1
Baths
2,230 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.
2.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$484K
$436K low$532K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$33,000 · Mar 26, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,785 (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.$543,300 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$543,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$543,300

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.Contemporary
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.96
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 56 ft²Patio · 156 ft²Porch · 459 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
Johnston Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.2 mi
M
C.A. Erwin Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Clyde A. Erwin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Buncombe County 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 Rice 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 70% of homes in Asheville 28806
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Asheville 28806
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Asheville 28806
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Asheville 28806
  • Newer than 87% 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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$194K$920K

This home is worth more than 70% 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$484,062
CheaperTypical $405,356Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$217
CheaperTypical $313Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area2,230 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size2.96 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 53 Rice Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAsheville 28806Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$484,06270% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21712% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than2,230 ft²92% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.96 ac97% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than201487% of homes87% of homes

About 53 Rice Rd

How much is 53 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC is $484,062 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $435,831 to $532,293. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC last sell?

53 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC last sold on Mar 26, 2013 for $33,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC?

53 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC has 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2,230 square feet of living space and a 2.96-acre lot.

When was 53 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC built?

53 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC?

53 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC is assigned to Johnston Elementary School (elementary), rated F; C.A. Erwin Middle School (middle), rated D+; Clyde A. Erwin High School (high), rated D. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC compare to other homes in Asheville 28806?

Among the 15,374 homes in Asheville 28806, it is worth more than 70% of them ($484,062 against a typical $405,356), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($217 against a typical $313), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,230 ft² against a typical 1,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (2.96 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2014 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 55% 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 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Rice Rd, Asheville, NC was $3,785. The county assessed it at $543,300.

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