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$492,893$215 / 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 89How 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 $190,000 on Jun 26, 1997

56 WHITE THORN DR

ALEXANDER, NC 28701
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,288 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.
0.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$493K
$436K low$549K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$190,000 · Jun 26, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,281 (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.$338,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$338,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$338,400

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.Conventional
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.98
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
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 · 350 ft²Patio · 350 ft²Porch · 246 ft²

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

E
North Buncombe Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.5 mi
H
North Buncombe High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
North Buncombe Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.5 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28701These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.118

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,616
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.244 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,038
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,121
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

56 White Thorn 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Alexander 28701
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Buncombe County

What homes are worth in Alexander 28701

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

This home
$192K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Alexander 28701.

How it measures up in Alexander 28701

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexander 28701.

Estimated value$492,893
CheaperTypical $430,102Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $285Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area2,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,508 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.98 ac
SmallerTypical 1.15 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 56 White Thorn Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexander 28701Buncombe County
Estimated valuepricier than$492,89362% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21515% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,288 ft²88% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.98 ac40% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than199550% of homes61% of homes

About 56 White Thorn Dr

How much is 56 White Thorn Dr, Alexander, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 White Thorn Dr, Alexander, NC is $492,893 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $436,313 to $549,473. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 White Thorn Dr, Alexander, NC last sell?

56 White Thorn Dr, Alexander, NC last sold on Jun 26, 1997 for $190,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 White Thorn Dr, Alexander, NC?

56 White Thorn Dr, Alexander, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,288 square feet of living space and a 0.98-acre lot.

When was 56 White Thorn Dr, Alexander, NC built?

56 White Thorn Dr, Alexander, NC was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 White Thorn Dr, Alexander, NC?

56 White Thorn Dr, Alexander, NC is assigned to North Buncombe Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; North Buncombe High School (high), rated B; North Buncombe 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 56 White Thorn Dr, Alexander, NC compare to other homes in Alexander 28701?

Among the 1,861 homes in Alexander 28701, it is worth more than 62% of them ($492,893 against a typical $430,102), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($215 against a typical $285), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,288 ft² against a typical 1,508 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.98 ac against a typical 1.15 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1995 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Buncombe County, it is worth more than 57% 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 56 White Thorn Dr, Alexander, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 White Thorn Dr, Alexander, NC was $2,281. The county assessed it at $338,400.

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