Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
TownhouseResidential
$290,018$336 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $2,530,000 on Nov 30, 2021

53 W CASCADE ST

ARDEN, NC 28704
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
864 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.
871 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$290K
$262K low$318K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,530,000 · Nov 30, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,244 (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.$222,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$222,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$222,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
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.0.02
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 64 ft²

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

H
T.C. Roberson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
W.W. Estes Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.9 mi
M
Valley Springs Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 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 W Cascade 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 86% of homes in Arden 28704
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Arden 28704
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Arden 28704
  • Among the smallest lots in Buncombe County
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Buncombe County

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
$194K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 14% 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$290,018
CheaperTypical $450,000Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$336
CheaperTypical $282Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,595 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size871 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 53 W Cascade St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArden 28704Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$290,01814% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33672% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²4% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than871 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than202193% of homes96% of homes

About 53 W Cascade St

How much is 53 W Cascade St, Arden, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 W Cascade St, Arden, NC is $290,018 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $262,392 to $317,644. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 W Cascade St, Arden, NC last sell?

53 W Cascade St, Arden, NC last sold on Nov 30, 2021 for $2,530,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 W Cascade St, Arden, NC?

53 W Cascade St, Arden, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 53 W Cascade St, Arden, NC built?

53 W Cascade St, Arden, NC was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 53 W Cascade St, Arden, NC?

53 W Cascade St, Arden, NC is assigned to T.C. Roberson High School (high), rated B+; W.W. Estes Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Valley Springs Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 W Cascade St, Arden, NC compare to other homes in Arden 28704?

Among the 7,660 homes in Arden 28704, it is worth more than 14% of them ($290,018 against a typical $450,000), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($336 against a typical $282), it is bigger than 4% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,595 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (871 ft² against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2021 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 14% 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 W Cascade St, Arden, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 W Cascade St, Arden, NC was $2,244. The county assessed it at $222,700.

More homes on W Cascade St

Closest homes

More homes in Arden 28704

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 53 W Cascade St 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