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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $95,000 on Jun 30, 1988

55 ROCKY LAUREL HL

SWANNANOA, NC 28778
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,222 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.
22.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$95,000 · Jun 30, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,024 (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.$290,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$290,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$290,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.22.33
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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 · 80 ft²Patio · 559 ft²Porch · 312 ft²

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

E
W.D. Williams Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
H
Charles D. Owen High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi
M
C.D. Owen Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28778These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.10,788
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.309 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,268
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,894
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

55 Rocky Laurel Hl 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.

  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Among the largest lots in Swannanoa 28778

How it measures up in Swannanoa 28778

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Swannanoa 28778.

Living area1,222 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size22.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 55 Rocky Laurel Hl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwannanoa 28778Buncombe County
Living areabigger than1,222 ft²38% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than22.33 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than197845% of homes42% of homes

About 55 Rocky Laurel Hl

When did 55 Rocky Laurel Hl, Swannanoa, NC last sell?

55 Rocky Laurel Hl, Swannanoa, NC last sold on Jun 30, 1988 for $95,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 Rocky Laurel Hl, Swannanoa, NC?

55 Rocky Laurel Hl, Swannanoa, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,222 square feet of living space and a 22.33-acre lot.

When was 55 Rocky Laurel Hl, Swannanoa, NC built?

55 Rocky Laurel Hl, Swannanoa, NC was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 55 Rocky Laurel Hl, Swannanoa, NC?

55 Rocky Laurel Hl, Swannanoa, NC is assigned to W.D. Williams Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Charles D. Owen High School (high), rated A-; C.D. Owen Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Buncombe County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 55 Rocky Laurel Hl, Swannanoa, NC compare to other homes in Swannanoa 28778?

Among the 3,967 homes in Swannanoa 28778, it is bigger than 38% of them (1,222 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (22.33 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1978 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 55 Rocky Laurel Hl, Swannanoa, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Rocky Laurel Hl, Swannanoa, NC was $2,024. The county assessed it at $290,500.

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