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Last sold for $2,000 on Jan 29, 1987

61 JAMES DR

LEICESTER, NC 28748
0
Baths
1,064 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.
1.86 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,000 · Jan 29, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$566 (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.$81,200 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
CountyBuncombe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.86
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.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.Patio · 24 ft²Porch · 128 ft²

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

E
Leicester Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.0 mi
M
C.A. Erwin Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.3 mi
H
Clyde A. Erwin High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Buncombe County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28748These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.115

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
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.13,236
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.154 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,401
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,450
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

61 James 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.

  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Buncombe County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Buncombe County

How it measures up in Leicester 28748

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Leicester 28748.

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size1.86 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 61 James Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLeicester 28748Buncombe County
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²22% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.86 ac64% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than200168% of homes69% of homes

About 61 James Dr

When did 61 James Dr, Leicester, NC last sell?

61 James Dr, Leicester, NC last sold on Jan 29, 1987 for $2,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 61 James Dr, Leicester, NC?

61 James Dr, Leicester, NC has 1,064 square feet of living space and a 1.86-acre lot.

When was 61 James Dr, Leicester, NC built?

61 James Dr, Leicester, NC was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 61 James Dr, Leicester, NC?

61 James Dr, Leicester, NC is assigned to Leicester Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; C.A. Erwin Middle School (middle), rated B-; 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 61 James Dr, Leicester, NC compare to other homes in Leicester 28748?

Among the 5,063 homes in Leicester 28748, it is bigger than 22% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (1.86 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (2001 against a typical 1996). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 61 James Dr, Leicester, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 61 James Dr, Leicester, NC was $566. The county assessed it at $81,200.

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